Definition

The most not real or genuine; something that is not true or authentic.

Example

The fakest smile I have ever seen was on his face during the meeting.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that new reality show?

Yeah, it’s probably the fakest one I've ever watched!

I can’t believe people actually think it's real.

Right? It's so obvious that it’s all scripted.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

'fake' (from the 19th century, meaning to make or produce something that is not genuine) and '-est' (a suffix used to form the superlative degree of adjectives). The word 'fakest' means the most fake or the least genuine.

Memory Tip

Think of 'fake' as something that is not real, and when you add '-est', it means it is the most not real. This helps you remember that 'fakest' refers to something that is the least genuine.

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