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