Definition

Having the most negative or evil qualities; extremely unfortunate or ill-fated.

Example

The cursedest place in the town was said to be haunted by spirits.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you hear about that old house on the corner?

Yeah, they say it’s the cursedest place in town.

I wonder what makes it so cursed compared to others.

Probably all the spooky stories people tell about it!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Cursedest → It is formed from "cursed" (from Old English "cursian", meaning to invoke a curse) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "cursedest" means the most cursed or having the highest degree of being cursed.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is the "most" under a "curse" — that's what cursedest means.

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