# coarsest

Pronunciation: US say "KORS-ist" /ˈkɔɹsɪst/; UK say "KAWS-ist" /ˈkɔːsɪst/

## Adjective

1. Superlative of coarse. — superlative form of coarse: most coarse
   - Simple: Superlative of coarse. Use it to say something is the roughest or least fine of all.
   - _Set the grinder to its coarsest setting if you plan to use a French press._
   - _The coarsest wool went into blankets, while the softer fleece was sold for sweaters._

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