cross
noun
a structure consisting essentially of an upright and a transverse piece, used to execute persons in ancient times.
crossest
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superlativeof cross.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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“You’re the crossest person in it!” returned Amy, washing out the sum that was all wrong with the tears that had fallen on her slate.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
I hate Chatham—mamma is always crossest when Chatham's there.
From The Doctor's Family by Mrs. (Margaret) Oliphant
He added, that we had better engage Witherington, Q.C., as he was notoriously the crossest examiner at the Common Bar.
From Baboo Jabberjee, B.A. by F. Anstey
When thou crossest this threshold, may divine peace dwell in thy soul, and may that be accomplished for which thou implorest humbly.”
From The Pharaoh and the Priest An Historical Novel of Ancient Egypt by Alexander Glovatski
Why, he's the ugliest-tempered, crossest, hatefullest, disagreeablest old snapping-turtle ever you saw.
From Sharing Her Crime by May Agnes Fleming
