Tensest: meaning, definitions and examples
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tensest
[ ˈtɛn.sɛst ]
state of tension
The term 'tensest' refers to the highest degree of tension or strain. It can describe a situation, atmosphere, or even a person's emotional state that is extremely tight, anxious, or stressed.
Synonyms
most anxious, most stressed, strained, tightest
Examples of usage
- The tensest moment of the match came in the final seconds.
- The atmosphere in the room was the tensest it had ever been.
- She felt the tensest part of her body was her shoulders.
- In the tensest scenes of the movie, I couldn't look away.
- As the deadline approached, the team became more tensest.
Translations
Translations of the word "tensest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais tenso
🇮🇳 सबसे तनावपूर्ण
🇩🇪 am angespanntesten
🇮🇩 paling tegang
🇺🇦 найнапруженіший
🇵🇱 najbardziej napięty
🇯🇵 最も緊張した
🇫🇷 le plus tendu
🇪🇸 el más tenso
🇹🇷 en gergin
🇰🇷 가장 긴장한
🇸🇦 الأكثر توتراً
🇨🇿 nejnapjatější
🇸🇰 najnapätejší
🇨🇳 最紧张的
🇸🇮 najnapetnejši
🇮🇸 spenntast
🇰🇿 ең шиеленіскен
🇬🇪 ყველაზე დაძაბული
🇦🇿 ən gərgin
🇲🇽 el más tenso
Word origin
The word 'tense' originated from the Latin 'tensus', the past participle of 'tendere', which means 'to stretch'. It has been used in the English language since the 15th century to describe physical tension. Over time, it evolved to include emotional and psychological aspects, leading to derived forms like 'tension' and 'tensely'. The superlative form 'tensest' follows standard English adjective modification practices, indicating the highest degree of the quality described by the root word.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #41,855, 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.