Definition

Very particular or hard to please, often about small details.

Example

She is the finickiest eater I know, only liking certain brands of food.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I can't believe how finickiest my cat has become lately.

Really? What is she being picky about now?

She won't eat anything unless it's freshly opened.

That's definitely a sign of a finickiest pet!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Finickiest → It is formed from 'finicky' (originating from the 19th-century American English, possibly derived from 'finick' meaning to fuss or be particular) and the superlative suffix '-est' (meaning most). The word 'finickiest' describes someone who is the most fussy or particular about details.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who is the 'most fussy' or 'particular' about things — that's what finickiest means.

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