Definition

Having the most salt in taste or content compared to others.

Example

The saltiest dish on the menu is the fried fish with extra seasoning.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you tried the fries at that new restaurant?

No, I haven't! Are they good?

Yeah, but they're the saltiest I've ever had.

Sounds interesting! I might need to try them anyway.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Saltiest → It is formed from "salt" (from Old English *sealt*, meaning a white crystalline substance used for seasoning and preserving food) and "-iest" (a suffix used to form the superlative degree of adjectives). The word "saltiest" means having the highest amount of salt or being the most salty.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'salt' which refers to the seasoning, and remember that 'saltiest' describes something with the most salt.

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