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