bare
adjective
without covering or clothing; naked; nude.
barest
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superlativeof bare.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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Pearl diving often relied on the barest necessities: a noseclip, leather finger covers and a basket to gather oysters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
"We have been given the barest of details and whilst we are supporting the families through this we are urgently seeking a meeting with the appropriate authorities to understand the situation before commenting further."
From BBC ● Jul. 24, 2026
Greenspan exhibited a deft touch with financial markets, saying the barest minimum in his statements but seemingly always conveying what traders wanted to hear.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 22, 2026
This locks in the legitimacy of its Christmas entertainment designation by the barest of definition.
From Salon ● Dec. 7, 2024
Something about their eyes hidden under those shaggy manes...Frank had gotten sick from the barest glimpse.
From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan
