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
"You bet it's tough!" says Slug 10, the crossest old dog of the pack.
From David Lockwin—The People's Idol by John McGovern
“Wall, for my part,” sed Jane Maria Peasley, who is the crossest old made in the world, “I think you all act like a pack of fools.”
From Why Lincoln Laughed by Russell Herman Conwell
Cousin Retty had a new baby, a little girl; but she said it was the crossest thing alive, and it did seem to cry a good deal.
From A Little Girl of Long Ago by Amanda Minnie Douglas
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
