Charriest

/ˈtʃæɹiɪst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of chary; most cautious, wary, or reluctant to trust or take risks.

Etymology

Superlative form of chary, an adjective of Old English origin. The -est suffix creates the superlative degree to indicate the maximum degree of the quality described.

Kelly Says

The superlative form 'charriest' is so rare in modern English that it sounds almost Shakespearean—it's the kind of word that whispers 'historic literature' even as you speak it.

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