English · Adjectives
driest
/ˈdraɪɪst/
[/ˈdraɪɪst/]
superlative of dry
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'dry'. Used to say something is the most dry of all.
Example
It is the driest region in the country.
It is the driest region in the country.
Etymology
From 'dry' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.