English · Adjectives
sourest
/ˈsaʊərɪst/
[/ˈsaʊərɪst/]
superlative of sour
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'sour'. Used to say something is the most sour of all.
Example
It is the sourest sweet in the box.
It is the sourest sweet in the box.
Etymology
From 'sour' plus the superlative suffix '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.