Toothiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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toothiest

 

[ tuːθiɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, description

Toothiest is a comparative form of the adjective toothy, which means having large or prominent teeth. It is often used to describe someone or something with noticeably large teeth or a smile that reveals many teeth.

Synonyms

broadest, widest.

Examples of usage

  • The child gave his toothiest grin.
  • She was the toothiest contestant in the pageant.
  • The dog had the toothiest bark.
  • He smiled his toothiest smile at the camera.

Translations

Translations of the word "toothiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais dentudo

🇮🇳 सबसे दांतदार

🇩🇪 zähnigsten

🇮🇩 paling bergigi

🇺🇦 найзубастіший

🇵🇱 najbardziej zębaty

🇯🇵 最も歯の多い

🇫🇷 le plus denté

🇪🇸 el más dentado

🇹🇷 en dişli

🇰🇷 가장 이가 많은

🇸🇦 الأكثر أسنانًا

🇨🇿 nejzubější

🇸🇰 najzubatší

🇨🇳 最有牙齿的

🇸🇮 najbolj zobat

🇮🇸 beinaðastur

🇰🇿 ең тісті

🇬🇪 ყველაზე კბილი

🇦🇿 ən dişli

🇲🇽 el más dentado

Etymology

The word 'toothiest' derives from the word 'toothy', which originated in the early 19th century as a combination of 'tooth' and the suffix '-y' indicating 'having the qualities of'. 'Tooth' itself comes from Old English 'toþ', which has Germanic roots. The use of the suffix '-iest' signifies a comparison, as in more toothy. As a comparative adjective, 'toothiest' implies an increased degree of toothiness, often referring to a person’s or animal’s smile. In literature and colloquial speech, the term is often employed playfully or affectionately to describe an exaggerated smile, adding a whimsical touch to character descriptions.