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View synonyms for onliest

onliest

[ ohn-lee-ist ]

adjective

, Nonstandard.
  1. only: used as an intensive.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of onliest1

First recorded in 1575–85; only + -est 1
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Example Sentences

I hear talk dat de Moon'll bite at a hook ef you take fools fer baits, en I lay dat 's de onliest way fer ter ketch 'er,' sezee.

Why, Ellen girl, don't you know that ever since the first day I saw you you've been the onliest girl for me!

He de onliest one what's got er patch o' whiskers so she gwine to put a little white cat on he' grabe.

"'Pears like it's de onliest way I kin save my pigs," said Uncle Ned, with a sigh.

Imogene, my onliest, sweet bird of paradise, it is your mate who calls.

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