Definition

Describing something that is very unpleasant, morally bad, or associated with vice.

Example

The movie was criticized for its seamiest scenes that depicted crime and corruption.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Have you seen that new movie yet?

Not yet, but I've heard it's one of the seamiest films out there.

Yeah, I read some reviews, and they mentioned it gets pretty dark.

Sounds intriguing! I love a good thriller that pushes the limits.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Seamiest → The word 'seamiest' is derived from 'seam' (from Old English 'sēam', meaning a line of stitching) and the suffix '-iest' (meaning most). The term 'seamiest' refers to something that has the most seams or is characterized by many seams.

Memory Tip

Think of 'seam' as a line of stitching, and remember that 'seamiest' describes something with the most lines of stitching.

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