Definition

This word describes a situation where visibility is very low due to thick mist or clouds, making it hard to see clearly.

Example

The foggiest day of the year made driving very difficult.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the weather report?

Yeah, they said it's going to be the foggiest day of the week.

I hate driving in fog; it makes everything so hard to see.

Totally agree! Let's just stay in and watch movies instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Foggiest → It is formed from "fog" (from Old English *fogga*, meaning a cloud of tiny water droplets in the air) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "foggiest" means having the most fog or being the most obscured by fog.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'fog' as a cloud that makes things unclear, and remember that 'foggiest' means the most unclear or obscured by fog.

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