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