Grummest

/ˈɡrʌməst/ adjective

Definition

Superlative form of grum; the most morose, surly, or ill-tempered.

Etymology

Superlative adjective formed from grum by adding -est suffix (standard English superlative formation).

Kelly Says

'Grummest' shows how English speakers can coin or resurrect archaic adjectives and run them through modern grammatical patterns—even if grum is obscure, any English speaker instinctively understands 'grummest' means 'most grum.'

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