English · Adjectives
funniest
/ˈfʌniɪst/
[/ˈfʌniɪst/]
superlative of funny
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'funny'. Used to say something is the most funny of all.
Example
He is the funniest person I know.
He is the funniest person I know.
Etymology
From 'funny' 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.