Definition

The most disorganized or untidy; having a lot of dirt or disorder.

Example

After the party, the living room was the messiest it had ever been.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see my room after the party?

Yeah, it was the messiest I've ever seen!

I know, I couldn't even find my shoes in all that chaos.

You should have seen it coming; you always throw the wildest parties!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Messiest → It is formed from "mess" (from Old French *mes*, meaning a portion or dish of food) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "messiest" describes something that is most disordered or untidy, often referring to a state of being dirty or chaotic.

Memory Tip

Think of a 'mess' as a portion that is all over the place, and when something is the 'messiest', it means it is the most disordered or chaotic.

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