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snowiest

 

[ ˈsnoʊiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

weather condition

The term 'snowiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'snowy,' indicating the highest amount of snowfall in a given area or during a specific time period. It is often used to describe winters or regions that experience exceptionally high amounts of snow compared to averages or other locations. The term can apply to days, seasons, or geographical locations known for their snowfall.

Synonyms

greatest accumulation, heaviest snowfall, most snow

Examples of usage

  • This winter was the snowiest on record.
  • The snowiest place on Earth is often debated.
  • They said it was going to be the snowiest February in years.

Translations

Translations of the word "snowiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais nevado

🇮🇳 बर्फ़बारी वाला

🇩🇪 schneereichster

🇮🇩 terdingin

🇺🇦 найсніговіший

🇵🇱 najśnieżniejszy

🇯🇵 最も雪の多い

🇫🇷 le plus enneigé

🇪🇸 el más nevado

🇹🇷 en çok kar yağan

🇰🇷 가장 눈이 많이 오는

🇸🇦 الأكثر تساقطًا للثلوج

🇨🇿 nejvíce zasněžený

🇸🇰 najviac zasnežený

🇨🇳 最多雪的

🇸🇮 najbolj sneženo

🇮🇸 snjókoma mest

🇰🇿 ең көп қар жауатын

🇬🇪 ყველაზე თოვლიანი

🇦🇿 ən çox qar yağan

🇲🇽 el más nevado

Etymology

The word 'snow' comes from the Old English 'snāw,' which in turn has roots in the Germanic languages. The comparative and superlative forms of adjectives often derive from their root forms by various linguistic processes, such as the addition of suffixes. 'Snowy' was formed by adding the suffix '-y' to 'snow,' denoting a quality that relates to snow. The superlative 'snowiest' adds the suffix '-est,' which is a common way to form the superlative in English. This morphological process of creating comparatives and superlatives dates back to the early forms of English and is still prevalent in modern usage today. 'Snowiest' captures the essence of extreme weather conditions, showcasing not just a descriptive element but also the impact of climate variations in different regions. The concept of 'snowiest' can evoke imagery of winter landscapes and activities related to heavy snowfall, thus enhancing the linguistic richness surrounding the word.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,110, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.