Draughtiest

/ˈdrɑːftɪəst/ adjective

Definition

The most drafty; having the greatest amount of noticeable air currents.

Etymology

Superlative form of 'draughty,' using the -est suffix to indicate the maximum degree of the quality of being drafty.

Kelly Says

Superlatives like 'draughtiest' show how English builds complexity from simple roots—we could say 'most drafty' but '-est' is faster and comes from Old English traditions of comparison that go back over a thousand years.

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