safe
adjective
secure from liability to harm, injury, danger, or risk.
safest
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superlativeof safe.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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During air raids, Mygal makes Sofiyka a bed in the windowless bathroom, the safest place in their apartment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 4, 2026
"At that stage he felt the UK was the safest option," she said.
From BBC ● Oct. 2, 2026
"The effects of war reach into the safest parts of the world," added the university student, saying it was a "bit of a reality check".
From Barron's ● Sep. 27, 2026
“The safest place for our undocumented students to be at work is on campus,” Solache said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
He wasn’t staying for any two weeks, but obedient and helpful was the safest play for now.
From "Pax" by Sara Pennypacker
