Merest
adj
adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level
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Adjective
- 1 superlative form of mere: most mere form-of, superlative
"In Calcutta, season tickets are issued only for the calendar month, with a different colour for each month, so that this problem does not arise. The merest whisper of an idea to change Bombay to the Calcutta system brought such a howl of protest in the Press, that it was never seriously contemplated."
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More examples"You must give close attention to the merest details."