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reddest

 

[ ˈrɛdɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

color intensity

Reddest is the superlative form of red, indicating the highest degree of redness. It is used to describe something that exhibits the most intense red color compared to other objects or qualities.

Synonyms

blood-red, crimson, scarlet

Examples of usage

  • The sunset was the reddest I had ever seen.
  • She wore the reddest dress at the party.
  • The apples in the basket are the reddest among all the fruits.
  • His face turned the reddest when he heard the compliment.

Translations

Translations of the word "reddest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais vermelho

🇮🇳 सबसे लाल

🇩🇪 am rotsten

🇮🇩 paling merah

🇺🇦 найчервоніший

🇵🇱 najczerwieńszy

🇯🇵 最も赤い

🇫🇷 le plus rouge

🇪🇸 el más rojo

🇹🇷 en kırmızı

🇰🇷 가장 빨간

🇸🇦 الأحمر الأكثر

🇨🇿 nejčervenější

🇸🇰 najčervenší

🇨🇳 最红的

🇸🇮 najrdečji

🇮🇸 reddastur

🇰🇿 ең қызыл

🇬🇪 ყველაზე წითელი

🇦🇿 ən qırmızı

🇲🇽 el más rojo

Word origin

The word 'red' originates from the Old English term 'rēad,' which is closely related to the German word 'rot' and the Dutch 'rood.' The origins of this root can be traced back to the Proto-Indo-European language, where the word is believed to come from the root *rehd- meaning 'to be red' or 'to shine.' The form 'reddest' as a superlative was formed by adding the suffix '-est' to the base adjective 'red.' This construction is common in English for creating the superlative form of one-syllable adjectives. Over time, the use of colors in language has evolved, but the connotation of 'red' has remained strong, often symbolizing passion, danger, or love. In cultural contexts, the use of 'reddest' can evoke strong emotions and imagery, contributing to its richness in communication.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,198, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.