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Sweatiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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sweatiest

 

[ ˈswɛtiəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical condition

The term 'sweatiest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'sweaty', which describes someone or something that produces the most sweat. This condition often occurs during intense physical exertion, in hot environments, or due to anxiety and stress. Individuals identified as the sweatiest may experience discomfort and may require constant hydration or cooling measures. It is often used in contexts such as sports, fitness, and personal hygiene discussions.

Synonyms

clammy, moist, perspirative

Examples of usage

  • After running the marathon, he felt like the sweatiest person at the finish line.
  • She always ends up being the sweatiest one in yoga class.
  • During the heatwave, he became the sweatiest of his friends.
  • He wore the sweatiest shirt after the intense workout.

Translations

Translations of the word "sweatiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais suado

🇮🇳 सबसे पसीने वाला

🇩🇪 schweißigsten

🇮🇩 paling berkeringat

🇺🇦 найпотніший

🇵🇱 najbardziej spocony

🇯🇵 最も汗をかいた

🇫🇷 le plus transpirant

🇪🇸 el más sudoroso

🇹🇷 en çok terleyen

🇰🇷 가장 땀나는

🇸🇦 الأكثر تعرقاً

🇨🇿 nejpotnější

🇸🇰 najpotnnejší

🇨🇳 最出汗的

🇸🇮 najbolj poten

🇮🇸 mest svitandi

🇰🇿 ең терлеп тұрған

🇬🇪 ყველაზე ოფლიან

🇦🇿 ən çox tərləyən

🇲🇽 el más sudoroso

Etymology

The word 'sweat' originates from the Old English term 'swæt', which can be traced back to the Proto-Germanic 'swatï', meaning moisture or perspiration. Its etymology further links to the Proto-Indo-European root 'swe-,' which conveys the idea of flow or secretion. Over the centuries, the term evolved to describe not only the act of perspiring but also the physical effects associated with it, such as heat and exertion. 'Sweaty' emerged in English by the late 19th century as an adjective, and 'sweatiest' followed as its superlative form, reflecting a common human experience across various cultures, emphasizing both health and social aspects associated with sweating.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,472, 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.