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Maltiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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maltiest

 

[ mɑːl.ti.ɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing taste

The term 'maltiest' refers to the quality of having a strong malt flavor. It is often used in the context of beverages, especially in brewing. In beer, malty flavors can include sweetness and richness, often resulting from the use of various malts during production. A maltiest drink may be noted for its caramel, toffee, or biscuit-like flavors. This term is commonly used among beer enthusiasts and in brewing discussions.

Synonyms

fullest, richest, sweetest

Examples of usage

  • This stout is the maltiest beer I've ever tasted.
  • He prefers the maltiest ales for their deep flavor.
  • In this competition, the maltiest brew won the top prize.

Translations

Translations of the word "maltiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais maltado

🇮🇳 सबसे कड़वा

🇩🇪 am malzigsten

🇮🇩 paling malt

🇺🇦 наймальтійший

🇵🇱 najmaltowy

🇯🇵 最もモルティーな

🇫🇷 le plus malté

🇪🇸 el más malteado

🇹🇷 en maltalı

🇰🇷 가장 맥아 같은

🇸🇦 الأكثر شعير

🇨🇿 nejmaltovější

🇸🇰 najmaltovejší

🇨🇳 最麦芽的

🇸🇮 najbolj sladni

🇮🇸 mesta malti

🇰🇿 ең малталы

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მარცვლოვანი

🇦🇿 ən maltalı

🇲🇽 el más malteado

Word origin

The word 'malt' originates from the Old English word 'mealt' which means 'to grind'. It has its roots in the Proto-Germanic word 'maltwaz', which is associated with the process of soaking grains in water and allowing them to germinate and dry, facilitating the creation of malt used in brewing and distilling. As the brewing techniques evolved, the adjective form of the word emerged to describe beverages with a prominent malt flavor. The transformation into 'maltiest' emphasizes an extreme degree of this characteristic, typically highlighting beverages that showcase rich, malty profiles. Over time, its usage expanded within craft brewing and the culinary context, denoting a preference or recognition of such flavors in various products.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,875, 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.