hottest

hottest — adjective

1. the superlative form of 'hot', used when comparing three or more things to say t

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Definition

the superlative form of 'hot', used when comparing three or more things to say that one has the highest degree of heat, spiciness, or popularity.

Example

July was the hottest month the town had seen in ten years.

superlative: the + hottest + noun + in [time range]

Lukas dared his friends to try the hottest chili peppers from the market.

Common collocations
  • the hottest day/week/month
  • the hottest food/curry/pepper
  • the hottest trend/phone/sneakers
  • the hottest place/spot

Grammar Patterns

the + hottest + noun

Usage Note

This is the superlative form of the adjective 'hot'. Use it when comparing three or more items to show that one has the highest degree of heat, spiciness, or popularity. For comparisons between only two things, use the comparative form 'hotter'. See the entry hot.

Common Mistakes

Between the two dishes, this is the hottest.
Between the two dishes, this is the hotter one.
Use 'hotter' (comparative) when comparing only two items; 'hottest' (superlative) is for three or more.

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