Greatest
8 lettersadjectivecommonUpdated February 2026
Definition
Of the highest degree, quality, or importance, or largest in size or amount. The superlative form of great, indicating the most extreme or excellent.
“Many consider Shakespeare to be the greatest playwright in the English language.”
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Contains EST superlative ending with double E - GREAT root
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Worth 9 points; EST ending allows superlative formation from adjectives
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