English · Adjectives
saddest
/ˈsædɪst/
[/ˈsædɪst/]
superlative of sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'sad'. Used to say something is the most sad of all.
Example
It was the saddest story in the book.
It was the saddest story in the book.
Etymology
From 'sad' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.