Finesentence logo

Itchiest: meaning, definitions and examples

🤏
Add to dictionary

itchiest

 

[ ˈɪtʃiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

most itchy

The term 'itchiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'itchy'. It describes the highest degree of itchiness and is typically used to indicate that a particular area or item causes more discomfort or irritation than others. This word is commonly used when discussing skin conditions, allergic reactions, or environments that provoke an itch.

Synonyms

most bothersome, most irritating, most uncomfortable

Examples of usage

  • I have the itchiest rash on my arm.
  • This sweater is the itchiest thing I’ve ever worn.
  • After hiking in the woods, my legs felt the itchiest from all the bug bites.

Translations

Translations of the word "itchiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais coceira

🇮🇳 सबसे खुजलीदार

🇩🇪 juckendste

🇮🇩 paling gatal

🇺🇦 найсуворіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej swędzący

🇯🇵 最もかゆい

🇫🇷 le plus démangeant

🇪🇸 el más picazón

🇹🇷 en kaşındıran

🇰🇷 가장 가려운

🇸🇦 الأكثر حكة

🇨🇿 nejvíce svědivý

🇸🇰 najviac svrbivý

🇨🇳 最痒的

🇸🇮 najbolj srbeč

🇮🇸 kláristi

🇰🇿 ең қышқыл

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ქავილი

🇦🇿 ən qaşınan

🇲🇽 el más comezón

Etymology

The word 'itchy' originates from the Old English word 'iccan', which means 'to itch'. It has roots in Germanic languages, related to the Middle Dutch word 'icchen', and the Old High German word 'izzen'. The transition from 'itchy' to its superlative form 'itchiest' follows standard English grammatical rules for adverbs and adjectives. The emphasis on itchiness reflects a significant aspect of human experience, often associated with allergies, insect bites, and skin conditions. Over time, the word has been adopted into common vernacular, used metaphorically in various contexts to describe anything that provokes an intense desire or urge, akin to physical itching.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,605, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.