English · Adjectives
luckiest
/ˈlʌkiɪst/
[/ˈlʌkiɪst/]
superlative of lucky
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'lucky'. Used to say something is the most lucky of all.
Example
He is the luckiest man alive.
He is the luckiest man alive.
Etymology
From 'lucky' 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.