Mintiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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mintiest

 

[ ˈmɪntiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

taste descriptor

Mintiest refers to the strongest or most intense flavor or aroma of mint. It is used to describe something that has the freshest, greenest, and most potent essence of the mint herb.

Synonyms

freshest, most aromatic, strongest

Examples of usage

  • This gum is the mintiest I have ever tasted.
  • The mintiest tea refreshes you on a hot day.
  • She added the mintiest herbs to the dish for extra flavor.

Translations

Translations of the word "mintiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais fresco

🇮🇳 सबसे ताज़ा

🇩🇪 am frischesten

🇮🇩 paling segar

🇺🇦 найсвіжіший

🇵🇱 najświeższy

🇯🇵 最も新鮮な

🇫🇷 le plus frais

🇪🇸 el más fresco

🇹🇷 en taze

🇰🇷 가장 신선한

🇸🇦 الأكثر انتعاشًا

🇨🇿 nejčerstvější

🇸🇰 najčerstvejší

🇨🇳 最新鲜的

🇸🇮 najbolj svež

🇮🇸 freskasti

🇰🇿 ең жаңа

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ახალი

🇦🇿 ən təzə

🇲🇽 el más fresco

Etymology

The word 'mint' originates from the Latin 'mentha', which referred to the aromatic plant known for its distinct flavor and fragrance. The term 'mintiest' is a derivative formed by adding the superlative suffix '-iest' to 'mint', linking the quality of being 'minty' to its most intense degree. Historically, mint has been used since antiquity for culinary and medicinal purposes. The association of mint with freshness and cleanliness likely contributed to the development of related adjectives. In modern culinary contexts, 'mintiest' is often applied to foods and drinks where mint is a dominating flavor, emphasizing its refreshing qualities.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,859, 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.