Definition

The most unpleasant or disgusting; something that causes a strong feeling of dislike or discomfort.

Example

The old food in the fridge was the ickiest thing I had ever seen.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that new dessert at the cafe?

Yeah, it looked really icky to me!

I thought it was the ickiest thing I've ever seen.

I agree! Some things just don't look appetizing at all.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ickiest → It is formed from "icky" (a colloquial term meaning unpleasant or disgusting) and the suffix "-est" (used to form the superlative degree). The word "ickiest" means the most unpleasant or disgusting.

Memory Tip

Think of 'icky' as something unpleasant, and remember that 'ickiest' means the most unpleasant of all.

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