Awfullest

/ˈɔːfəlɪst/ adjective

Definition

Most awful; superlative form of awful, meaning the most terrible or dreadful.

Etymology

From awful plus -est suffix for superlative form. Follows the standard English pattern of adding -er and -est for one-syllable and some two-syllable adjectives.

Kelly Says

Like 'awfuller,' people today prefer saying 'most awful' instead of 'awfullest,' but both are grammatically correct and follow traditional English word-building rules.

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