Rankest: meaning, definitions and examples
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rankest
[ ræŋkɪst ]
smell, flavor
The term 'rankest' refers to something that is extremely unpleasant in smell or taste. It often describes odors that are overpowering or offensive, such as those associated with decay or fermentation. Rankness can also apply to flavors that are overly strong or pungent, making them hard to enjoy. This adjective is commonly used in both culinary contexts and in descriptions of environments.
Synonyms
foul, malodorous, offensive, pungent, stinking
Examples of usage
- The rankest odor filled the room.
- She described the cheese as having a rankest flavor.
- His socks were rankest after a long day of hiking.
Translations
Translations of the word "rankest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais rançoso
🇮🇳 सबसे सड़ांधदार
🇩🇪 am stärksten stinken
🇮🇩 paling busuk
🇺🇦 найгірший
🇵🇱 najbardziej zgniły
🇯🇵 最も腐った
🇫🇷 le plus rance
🇪🇸 el más rancio
🇹🇷 en kötü
🇰🇷 가장 썩은
🇸🇦 الأكثر رائحة كريهة
🇨🇿 nejvíce shnilý
🇸🇰 najviac skazený
🇨🇳 最臭的
🇸🇮 najbolj gnilo
🇮🇸 mest rancid
🇰🇿 ең шіріген
🇬🇪 ყველაზე მწყრალო
🇦🇿 ən çürümüş
🇲🇽 el más rancio
Etymology
The word 'rank' originates from the Old English term 'renc', which means strong or powerful, signifying something that has a strong presence. Over time, 'rank' evolved in various forms, leading to words that describe intensity or unpleasantness. The superlative form, 'rankest', emerged to emphasize the highest degree of unpleasantness, particularly in relation to smells and tastes. This development added a layer of specificity to the language, allowing speakers to convey extreme sensory experiences. The lexical change reflects the human tendency to express discomfort in more vivid terms. The parallels in other languages and cultures show that the understanding of rankness as unpleasant extends beyond English, indicating a shared human experience regarding strong odors and flavors.