innermost

[in-er-mohst, -muhst]

adjective

1. farthest inward; inmost.

2. most intimate or secret.

   one's innermost beliefs.

noun

1. the innermost part.

innermost

/ ˈɪnəˌməʊst /

adjective

1. being or located furthest within; central

2. intimate; private

   innermost beliefs

Word History and Origins

Origin of innermost¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; inner, -most

Example Sentences

Rather, many believe that the innermost parts of being human are interconnected with all things and ever changing — that the self is an illusion, and overattachment to it is the source of suffering.

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That was a rare insight into Allen's innermost thoughts.

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Taylor Swift has opened doors in that she can go out there with her innermost musings about her life, and people love it.

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But I found evidence that supports his story where so many loners bare their innermost thoughts: the internet.

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In voice-over narration, Angela communicated directly to the audience and shared her innermost thoughts — sometimes eloquent, sometimes inane but always authentic to the volatile experience of being a teenager.

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