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Fairest: meaning, definitions and examples

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fairest

 

[ ˈfɛrɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, justice

The term 'fairest' is the superlative form of 'fair,' which can refer to being just or equitable, or it can describe beauty and brightness. It is often used to indicate the most attractive or beautiful among a group, typically in a poetic or literary context.

Synonyms

most beautiful, most equitable, most just

Examples of usage

  • She was considered the fairest of them all.
  • In the fairest light of dawn, the landscape glowed.
  • He made a fairest judgment that pleased everyone involved.

Translations

Translations of the word "fairest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais justo

🇮🇳 सबसे निष्पक्ष

🇩🇪 gerechteste

🇮🇩 paling adil

🇺🇦 найсправедливіший

🇵🇱 najsprawiedliwszy

🇯🇵 最も公正な

🇫🇷 le plus juste

🇪🇸 el más justo

🇹🇷 en adil

🇰🇷 가장 공정한

🇸🇦 الأكثر عدلاً

🇨🇿 nejférovější

🇸🇰 najférovější

🇨🇳 最公正的

🇸🇮 najpoštenejši

🇮🇸 réttlátast

🇰🇿 ең әділ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სამართლიანი

🇦🇿 ən ədalətli

🇲🇽 el más justo

Etymology

The word 'fair' comes from the Old English 'fægere,' which means beautiful or pleasing, and has roots in Germanic languages. The usage of 'fairest' as a superlative form emerged in Middle English, influenced by the transformation in the meaning of 'fair' to encompass notions of justice and beauty. Over time, 'fairest' has been used in literature and folk tales to refer to the most enchanting characters, often highlighted in fairy tales and myths, such as in 'Snow White' where the phrase 'who is the fairest of them all?' became iconic. The dual meaning relating to appearance and justice has allowed 'fairest' to maintain its relevance in both poetic and everyday language.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #15,738, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.