English · Adjectives
most careful
/məʊst ˈkeərfʊl/
[/məʊst ˈkeərfʊl/]
superlative of careful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'careful', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
She is the most careful driver I know.
She is the most careful driver I know.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'careful' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.