Definition

This word describes a time or place that experiences the most rainfall compared to others.

Example

This year has been the rainiest on record, with heavy downpours almost every week.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see the weather report?

Yeah, they said this weekend is going to be the rainiest of the year.

I was hoping to go hiking, but I guess that's not happening now.

Definitely not! We'll have to find something fun to do indoors instead.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Rainiest → It is formed from "rain" (from Old English *regn*, meaning water droplets falling from the sky) and the suffix "-iest" (meaning most). The word "rainiest" describes the condition of having the most rain.

Memory Tip

Think of 'rain' as water falling from the sky, and '-iest' means the most. So, when you hear 'rainiest', picture the time when there is the most water falling.

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