Antonyms for greatest


Grammar : Adj
Spell : greyt
Phonetic Transcription : greɪt


Definition of greatest

Origin :
  • early 13c., superlative of great.
  • adj very large
  • adj important, celebrated
  • adj excellent, skillful
Example sentences :
  • While a Treasury surplus is not the greatest evil, it is a serious evil.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • "I am making the greatest minister England ever saw," was the reply.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • But for this change of study he might not have become the greatest of Chancellors of the Exchequer.
  • Extract from : « The Grand Old Man » by Richard B. Cook
  • The greatest honor history can bestow is the title of peacemaker.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • But on the first two and greatest articles of his creed, how Jasper labored!
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • And the world's greatest democracy will lead a whole world of democracies.
  • Extract from : « United States Presidents' Inaugural Speeches » by Various
  • There was danger, too--and the greatest--from Viviette, ignorant of Destiny.
  • Extract from : « Viviette » by William J. Locke
  • There you will guess how the greatest part of the hour was employed.
  • Extract from : « Clarissa, Volume 1 (of 9) » by Samuel Richardson
  • They were in fact two of the greatest banditti that ever infested the country.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
  • This inquiry is a matter that requires the greatest secrecy.
  • Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James

Synonyms for greatest

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