Definition

The lowest temperature or the most chilly condition compared to others.

Example

This winter is the coldest we have experienced in years.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear that this winter is supposed to be the coldest on record?

Really? I hope they’re wrong about that!

Yeah, I’m not looking forward to freezing temperatures.

Same here! I’ll need to bundle up extra this year.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Coldest → It is formed from "cold" (from Old English "cald", meaning low temperature) and "-est" (a superlative suffix indicating the highest degree). The word "coldest" means having the lowest temperature compared to others.

Memory Tip

Think of 'cold' as describing low temperature, and '-est' shows it's the most extreme. So, 'coldest' means the most low temperature.

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