veriest

veriest
veriest [ver′ē ist]
adj.
[superl. of VERY, adj.]
1. superl. of VERY (adj. 5)
2. Rare being such to the highest degree; utter [the veriest nonsense]

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  • veriest — adj. (superl. of VERY). archaic real, extreme (the veriest fool knows that). * * * verier, veriest compar. and superl. very a …   Useful english dictionary

  • veriest — /ver ee ist/, adj. 1. utmost; most complete: the veriest stupidity. 2. superlative of very. [VERY + EST] * * * …   Universalium

  • veriest — adjective archaic used to emphasize a description: everyone but the veriest greenhorn knows by now. Origin C16: superlative of very …   English new terms dictionary

  • veriest — /ˈvɛriəst/ (say vereeuhst) adjective Archaic utmost; thoroughgoing: the veriest stupidity. {ver(y) + i 2 + est} …  

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