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单词 veriest
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Definition of veriest in English:

veriest

adjectiveˈvɛrɪɪstˈverēist
the veriestarchaic
  • attributive Used to emphasize the degree to which a description applies to someone or something.

    everyone but the veriest greenhorn knows by now
    Example sentencesExamples
    • she tried to feel just a very small pinch, just the veriest dollop of compassion for the young man who was seated before the blazing fire.
    • I regard it as the veriest trash.

Origin

Early 16th century: superlative of very.

 
 

Definition of veriest in US English:

veriest

adjectiveˈverēist
the veriestarchaic
  • attributive Used to emphasize the degree to which a description applies to someone or something.

    everyone but the veriest greenhorn knows by now
    Example sentencesExamples
    • she tried to feel just a very small pinch, just the veriest dollop of compassion for the young man who was seated before the blazing fire.
    • I regard it as the veriest trash.

Origin

Early 16th century: superlative of very.

 
 
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