fussy
adjective
excessively busy with trifles; anxious or particular about petty details.
fussiest
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superlativeof fussy.superlative
The form of an adjective or adverb indicating the greatest degree of a quality.
Example Sentences
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In my mind, it's hosting in the fussiest way possible.
From Salon ● Mar. 31, 2022
The fussiest part of the recipe is chilling everything and then removing the fat before reheating and pureeing the sauce.
From Washington Post ● Aug. 27, 2021
In the neonatal intensive care unit, Sisgundo was a baby whisperer, adept at coaxing the fussiest newborn to sleep.
From The Guardian ● Jul. 7, 2020
Has the galaxy’s fussiest droid, C-3PO, somehow been turned to the dark side, as suggested by his glowing red eyes?
From Slate ● Aug. 26, 2019
In all but the most formal writing, some of the fussiest grammarians accept It’s me.
From "Woe Is I" by Patricia T. O'Conner
