pithiest
SayPITH-ee-ist/ˈpɪθiɪst/
- 1Superlative of pithy.
The judges agreed that her toast was the pithiest of the evening.
The pithiest stalks were tossed out, and only the crisp ones went into the soup.
Note
Like most superlatives it usually comes after the, often with of and a group: the pithiest toast of the evening. The y of pithy turns to i before -est, as it does in pithier. It mostly ranks remarks and writing, but it can also single out what is fullest of pith, such as the pithiest stalks in a bunch of celery.
pithiest is a form of pithy
pithy, adjective: Expressed in few words but full of meaning. Full entry
- Spelling
- pithy → pithiest: change y to i, add -est
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