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