Scaliest: meaning, definitions and examples
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scaliest
[ ˈskeɪliəst ]
describing appearance
The term 'scaliest' refers to something that is covered in scales or resembles scales, often used to describe certain animals like reptiles or fish. It can also be used metaphorically to describe something that causes fear or anxiety due to its threatening appearance.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The scaliest fish in the ocean is known for its intimidating look.
- After watching the horror movie, that was the scaliest scene I've ever seen.
- The scaliest snake slithered past us in the grass.
Translations
Translations of the word "scaliest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais assustador
🇮🇳 सबसे डरावना
🇩🇪 am gruseligsten
🇮🇩 paling menakutkan
🇺🇦 найстрашніший
🇵🇱 najstraszniejszy
🇯🇵 最も恐ろしい
🇫🇷 le plus effrayant
🇪🇸 el más aterrador
🇹🇷 en korkunç
🇰🇷 가장 무서운
🇸🇦 الأكثر رعبًا
🇨🇿 nejděsivější
🇸🇰 najstrašnejší
🇨🇳 最吓人的
🇸🇮 najbolj strašljiv
🇮🇸 skrækindilegasta
🇰🇿 ең қорқынышты
🇬🇪 ყველაზე საშიში
🇦🇿 ən dəhşətli
🇲🇽 el más aterrador
Etymology
The word 'scaly' derives from the Middle English term 'scale', which means 'a scale (as of a fish, lizard, or serpent)'. The root of 'scale' can be traced back to the Old French word 'escale' and further to the Latin word 'scala', meaning 'ladder' or 'rung', as the term relates to the appearance of overlapping plates resembling rungs. In the context of animal anatomy, 'scaly' has been used to describe the texture and protective covering of various reptiles and fish for centuries. The superlative form 'scaliest' has evolved to characterize instances of extreme scale-like features or even emotional states, expressing heightened fear or discomfort in certain situations.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,611, 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.