Liefest: meaning, definitions and examples
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liefest
[ liːfɛst ]
willingly, gladly
Liefest is a less common form of the word 'lief', which indicates a willingness or preference for something. It is often used in archaic or poetic contexts to suggest a sense of readiness or eagerness to do something.
Synonyms
eagerly, gladly, preferably, willingly
Examples of usage
- I would liefest go to the party.
- He liefest stayed home than attend the meeting.
- She would liefest choose the blue dress.
- They liefest visit the mountains in summer.
- We would liefest help you with your project.
Translations
Translations of the word "liefest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais amado
🇮🇳 प्रियतम
🇩🇪 liebst
🇮🇩 yang paling dicintai
🇺🇦 найулюбленіший
🇵🇱 najukochańszy
🇯🇵 最愛の
🇫🇷 le plus aimé
🇪🇸 el más querido
🇹🇷 en çok sevilen
🇰🇷 가장 사랑받는
🇸🇦 الأكثر حبًا
🇨🇿 nejmilovanější
🇸🇰 najobľúbenejší
🇨🇳 最爱的
🇸🇮 najljubši
🇮🇸 elskaður
🇰🇿 ең сүйікті
🇬🇪 მოყვარული
🇦🇿 ən sevilən
🇲🇽 el más querido
Etymology
The term 'lief' derives from the Old English 'leof', which means dear or beloved. It has evolved over centuries to convey a sense of preference or willingness in various contexts. The addition of the suffix '-est' forms a superlative or intensifies the meaning, suggesting a stronger inclination compared to just 'lief'. Although the use of 'lief' and 'liefest' has diminished in contemporary language, it still appears in literary works, particularly in poetry or older texts that convey a sense of nostalgia or traditional sentiment.