Definition

Describing the most run-down or dilapidated area, often associated with poverty and neglect.

Example

The slummiest part of the city is filled with abandoned buildings and poor living conditions.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

Did you see that neighborhood we drove through yesterday?

Yeah, it looked like the slummiest place I've ever seen.

I can't believe people actually live there.

I know, it's really sad to see such conditions in the city.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Slummiest → The word 'slummiest' is derived from 'slum' (originating from the early 19th century, possibly from the dialectal 'slum' meaning a place of low quality or a squalid area) and the suffix '-iest' (meaning most). The term 'slummiest' refers to the most squalid or rundown area.

Memory Tip

Think of 'slum' as a place that is low quality or rundown, and remember that 'slummiest' means the most rundown or squalid place.

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