Fieriest

/ˈfaɪ.ri.ɪst/ or /ˈfaɪ.ər.i.ɪst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of 'fiery'; the most fiery, passionate, hot, or intense in a group or comparison.

Etymology

From 'fiery' with the superlative suffix -est (from Old English -ast/-ost). The -est suffix marks the extreme degree of an adjective, used when comparing three or more items.

Kelly Says

English's -est suffix is ancient and productive—we apply it automatically to new adjectives (the 'viralest' video, the 'memeiest' post). This productivity shows how inflectional systems continue evolving even after 1,500 years of language change.

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