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Thickest: meaning, definitions and examples

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thickest

 

[ ˈθɪkəst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

physical description

The term 'thickest' is the superlative form of the adjective 'thick'. It is used to describe something that has the greatest degree of thickness among a group. This can pertain to various contexts including liquids, solids, or even intangible ideas like emotions. In physical contexts, it often refers to materials, like fabric or vegetation, signifying a dense and substantial quality. When used metaphorically, it can convey a sense of depth or complexity.

Synonyms

dense, fattiest, heaviest

Examples of usage

  • The thickest book on the shelf is a dictionary.
  • She wore the thickest sweater on the coldest day.
  • This material is the thickest option available.

Translations

Translations of the word "thickest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais grosso

🇮🇳 सबसे मोटा

🇩🇪 dickste

🇮🇩 tertebal

🇺🇦 найтовстіший

🇵🇱 najgrubszy

🇯🇵 最も厚い

🇫🇷 le plus épais

🇪🇸 el más grueso

🇹🇷 en kalın

🇰🇷 가장 두꺼운

🇸🇦 الأكثر سمكًا

🇨🇿 nejtlustší

🇸🇰 najhrubší

🇨🇳 最厚的

🇸🇮 najdebelejši

🇮🇸 þykkasti

🇰🇿 ең қалың

🇬🇪 ყველაზე სქელი

🇦🇿 ən qalın

🇲🇽 el más grueso

Etymology

The word 'thick' has its origins in Old English 'þicce', which is derived from Proto-Germanic *þikihaz. It has cognates in several other Germanic languages, such as Old High German 'dihhi' and Dutch 'dik'. Historically, 'thick' had various connotations relating to the density and proximity of materials, as well as being used figuratively to describe emotional states. The superlative form 'thickest' likely evolved during the Middle English period, reflecting the grammatical structures of the time that allowed for the comparison of qualities. Over time, the usage of 'thick' and its derivatives has expanded across numerous contexts, extending beyond mere physical descriptions to include metaphorical meanings in literature, culture, and casual speech.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,630, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.