veriest

[ ver-ee-ist ]

adjective

1. utmost; most complete:

   the veriest stupidity.

2. superlative of very.

veriest

/ ˈvɛrɪɪst /

adjective

1. archaic.
   (intensifier)

   the veriest coward

Word History and Origins

Origin of veriest¹

very + -est ¹

Example Sentences

The veriest tyro in natural history would see that at the first glance of the massive skeleton.

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The moment was critical; the veriest tyro felt the storm-spirit brooding over the hall.

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But at all events there was nothing which the veriest Cato could denounce as demoralizing.

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So obvious a one that only the veriest dolt could be deceived by it.

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I, who prided myself on my knowledge of women, was as awkward in her presence, as helpless and at loss as the veriest schoolboy.

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