Merest

adj

adj ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 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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simpleabjectabsolutealonearrantaustere

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"You must give close attention to the merest details."

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