Definition

The state of being without life; the condition of not being alive.

Example

The flowers in the garden looked deadest after the long winter.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that movie?

Yeah, it was the deadest movie I've ever watched!

I know, right? I thought it would be exciting.

Me too, but it just dragged on without any action!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Deadest → It is formed from "dead" (from Old English "dead", meaning no longer alive) and the superlative suffix "-est" (meaning most). The word "deadest" means the most dead or completely without life.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'dead' meaning no longer alive, and remember that 'deadest' refers to the state of being the most dead.

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