Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

veriest

Adjective
/ˈvɛriəst/
Definition
The superlative form of ‘very’, used to emphasize the highest degree of something.
Examples
  • This is the veriest nonsense I’ve ever heard.
  • She was the veriest of friends, always there when I needed her.
  • His behavior was the veriest form of arrogance.
Meaning
Used to stress or emphasize the most extreme or utmost case of something; the absolute or most genuine example.
Synonyms
  • utmost
  • absolute
  • extreme