Fearfullest: meaning, definitions and examples

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fearfullest

 

[ fɪəfʊlɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme emotion

Fearfullest refers to the highest degree of fear or fright. It describes a state of being extremely fearful, often in situations where danger or anxiety is perceived to be most intense.

Synonyms

most afraid, most frightened, most terrified.

Examples of usage

  • The fearfullest moments of the night came when shadows danced in the moonlight.
  • She faced her fearfullest battles alone.
  • In his fearfullest dreams, he often encountered the monsters of his past.

Translations

Translations of the word "fearfullest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais medroso

🇮🇳 सबसे डरा हुआ

🇩🇪 ängstlichster

🇮🇩 paling ketakutan

🇺🇦 найбоязкіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej przestraszony

🇯🇵 最も恐れた

🇫🇷 le plus craintif

🇪🇸 el más temeroso

🇹🇷 en korkak

🇰🇷 가장 두려운

🇸🇦 الأكثر خوفا

🇨🇿 nejbázlivější

🇸🇰 najbázlivejší

🇨🇳 最害怕的

🇸🇮 najbolj prestrašen

🇮🇸 mesta óttast

🇰🇿 ең қорқақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე შიშველი

🇦🇿 ən qorxaq

🇲🇽 el más temeroso

Etymology

The term 'fearfullest' is derived from the word 'fear,' which comes from the Old English 'fǣr,' meaning danger or calamity. It evolved through Middle English as 'fere,' maintaining its connotation of dread and terror. The superlative form 'fearfullest' is constructed by adding '-est' to the adjective 'fearful,' which itself is rooted in the concept of being filled with fear. 'Fearful' can be traced back to 'fear,' with the suffix adding the quality of the adjective. The combination signifies an extreme state and is used in contexts to underscore the depth of one's fear. The usage of 'fearfullest' is relatively rare in contemporary English, as speakers often opt for simpler alternatives, yet it captures a poignant expression of overwhelming fear.