onliest

[ ohn-lee-ist ]

/ ˈoʊn li ɪst /

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adjective Nonstandard.

only: used as an intensive.

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Origin of onliest

First recorded in 1575–85; only + -est¹

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How to use onliest in a sentence

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.
Nights With Uncle Remus|Joel Chandler Harris
Why, Ellen girl, don't you know that ever since the first day I saw you you've been the onliest girl for me!
The Rosie World|Parker Fillmore
He de onliest one what's got er patch o' whiskers so she gwine to put a little white cat on he' grabe.
Miss Minerva and William Green Hill|Frances Boyd Calhoun
"'Pears like it's de onliest way I kin save my pigs," said Uncle Ned, with a sigh.
The Wit of Women|Kate Sanborn

Imogene, my onliest, sweet bird of paradise, it is your mate who calls.
The Gay Gnani of Gingalee|Florence Huntley

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