Lintiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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lintiest
[ ˈlɪntiɪst ]
descriptive quality
Lintiest refers to the quality of being covered with or full of lint, small fibers or fluff that can accumulate on clothing or other fabric surfaces. This term is often used to describe clothing items, particularly those made of certain materials that attract lint more than others. An item that is described as lintiest may require frequent cleaning or special care to maintain its appearance. The term is uncommon in everyday use but can be utilized in discussions about fabric care or the state of one's clothes.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She quickly removed the lintiest sweater from her closet.
- His lintiest shirt was not suitable for the formal event.
- After washing, the lintiest towel needed extra lint rolling.
- I hate wearing the lintiest pants because they attract so much fluff.
Translations
Translations of the word "lintiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais sujo
🇮🇳 सबसे गंदा
🇩🇪 schmutzigste
🇮🇩 paling kotor
🇺🇦 найбрудніший
🇵🇱 najbrudniejszy
🇯🇵 最も汚い
🇫🇷 le plus sale
🇪🇸 el más sucio
🇹🇷 en kirli
🇰🇷 가장 더러운
🇸🇦 الأكثر قذارة
🇨🇿 nejšpinavější
🇸🇰 najšpinavší
🇨🇳 最脏的
🇸🇮 najbolj umazan
🇮🇸 besta óhreinasta
🇰🇿 ең лас
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მტვრიანი
🇦🇿 ən çirkli
🇲🇽 el más sucio
Etymology
The word 'linty' originates from the word 'lint', which refers to small fibers or fluff that can accumulate on fabric surfaces, derived from the Old English 'lint', referring to the flax plant. 'Lint' has been used in English since the 14th century, initially describing the soft fibers from the flax plant. The suffix '-iest' is a common English adjectival suffix used to form the superlative degree of adjectives, indicating the highest degree of the quality. Therefore, 'lintiest' evolves from the need to convey a specific attribute pertaining to the presence of lint, typically associating with fabrics that commonly attract or retain such materials. Over time, as the fashion and textile industries developed, so did the need for specific terms to describe the characteristics of various fabrics, leading to the inclusion of 'linty' and its superlative 'lintiest' in the lexicon.