Spottiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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spottiest
[ ˈspɒtiɪst ]
quality description
Spottiest is the superlative form of the adjective 'spotty,' which describes something that has the most spots or is marked with spots to the greatest extent. It can refer to an object, an animal, or even a person's performance or record characterized by inconsistencies or irregularities.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The spottiest dog in the park attracted everyone’s attention.
- Her spottiest moments in the game were when she miscalculated her moves.
- He had the spottiest attendance record in the class.
- The spottiest painting on the wall is the one that people talk about the most.
Translations
Translations of the word "spottiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais manchado
🇮🇳 सबसे धब्बेदार
🇩🇪 am fleckigsten
🇮🇩 paling berbintik
🇺🇦 найплямистіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej plamisty
🇯🇵 最も斑点の多い
🇫🇷 le plus tacheté
🇪🇸 el más manchado
🇹🇷 en lekeli
🇰🇷 가장 얼룩덜룩한
🇸🇦 الأكثر تلطخًا
🇨🇿 nejskvrnitější
🇸🇰 najškvrnitejší
🇨🇳 最斑点的
🇸🇮 najbolj madežev
🇮🇸 bleikasta
🇰🇿 ең дақтылар
🇬🇪 ყველაზე ლაქიანი
🇦🇿 ən ləkəli
🇲🇽 el más manchado
Etymology
The word 'spotty' originates from the Middle English word 'spot' which itself comes from Old English 'sċaep,' meaning a mark or blemish. The term evolved to describe surfaces that are marked with spots. Over time, 'spotty' has developed various meanings, at first referring primarily to physical markings but later also taking on metaphorical meanings, such as describing something inconsistent or irregular. The superlative form 'spottiest' became commonly used in English to indicate the highest degree of being spotty, applied both in literal and figurative contexts. This adaptation reflects the language's tendency to expand descriptions to encompass broader usages in everyday communication.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,644, 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.