hottest

hottest — adjective

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

1.形容詞A1
釋義

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.

例句

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.

文法句型

the + hottest + noun

用法筆記

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.

常見錯誤

❌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.