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veriest

American

[ver-ee-ist] / ˈvɛr i ɪst /

adjective

utmost; most complete.

the veriest stupidity.
superlative of very.

veriest British

/ ˈvɛrɪɪst /

adjective

archaic (intensifier)

the veriest coward

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Etymology

Origin of veriest

very + -est ¹

Example Sentences

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The veriest Fourth Estate tyro should know that a police officer faced with an unruly mob is too busy to check his press card.

From Time Magazine Archive

She could mix a cocktail as well as the veriest flapper of today.

From Time Magazine Archive

Facing the veriest day of her young life this week, Luci was clearly determined to savor every precious moment of it, public and private.

From Time Magazine Archive

After a blotchy red rash appears, the veriest tyro knows it.

From Time Magazine Archive

How romantic are the veriest, every-day occurrences of this enchanting city.

From Pencillings by the Way Written During Some Years of Residence and Travel in Europe by Willis, N. Parker

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