Wettest: meaning, definitions and examples

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wettest

 

[ ˈwɛtɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extreme moisture

The term 'wettest' refers to the superlative form of 'wet', indicating the highest degree of moisture present. It is often used to describe places or conditions with excessive rainfall or saturation.

Synonyms

dampest, hydrous, moistest, soggier

Examples of usage

  • The wettest place on Earth is Mawsynram, India.
  • This season has been the wettest on record.
  • The wettest areas of the forest are home to unique wildlife.

Translations

Translations of the word "wettest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais úmido

🇮🇳 सबसे गीला

🇩🇪 nasseste

🇮🇩 terbasah

🇺🇦 найвологіший

🇵🇱 najwilgotniejszy

🇯🇵 最も湿った

🇫🇷 le plus humide

🇪🇸 el más húmedo

🇹🇷 en yaş

🇰🇷 가장 습한

🇸🇦 الأكثر رطوبة

🇨🇿 nejvlhčí

🇸🇰 najvlhkejší

🇨🇳 最潮湿的

🇸🇮 najbolj vlažen

🇮🇸 blautasti

🇰🇿 ең ылғалды

🇬🇪 მოსულზე უფრო ნესტიანი

🇦🇿 ən rütubətli

🇲🇽 el más húmedo

Word origin

The word 'wet' has its origins in Old English, stemming from the word 'wæd', which meant moist, humid, or damp. Over time, the variant 'wet' emerged with similar meanings and connotations linked to water or dampness. The formation of the superlative 'wettest' follows regular grammatical rules in English, where the suffix '-est' is added to adjectives to denote the highest degree of the quality being described. Understanding how 'wet' has evolved through centuries enables insights into environmental themes, particularly relating to climate and weather, making 'wettest' particularly relevant in contemporary discussions about climate change and extreme weather patterns.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,291, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.