English · Adjectives
ugliest
/ˈʌɡliɪst/
[/ˈʌɡliɪst/]
superlative of ugly
Beginneradjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'ugly'. Used to say something is the most ugly of all.
Example
It is the ugliest painting in the room.
It is the ugliest painting in the room.
Etymology
From 'ugly' plus the superlative suffix '-est'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used with 'the' to mark the highest degree in a group.