What does juiciest mean?
Juiciest is the superlative form of the adjective juicy, meaning that something has more juice, moisture, or succulence than anything else being compared. It is commonly used for fruit, vegetables, meat, and other foods whose juices or moist texture are especially appealing. The word also has a figurative meaning: “the juiciest story” or “the juiciest gossip” refers to information that is especially interesting, sensational, or suggestive. In ordinary conversation, the figurative sense often carries a playful, informal tone, while the literal sense is straightforward and widely understood. Juiciest is especially useful when comparing several foods or when describing a particularly compelling piece of news or gossip.
adjectiveHaving the greatest amount of juice or moisture. Figuratively, it means especially interesting, exciting, or appealing.
- Having more juice or moisture than any other member of a group.
- Especially interesting, exciting, or appealing, especially in the sense of sensational or tempting information.
"She bought the juiciest peaches at the market."
"The juiciest watermelon at the picnic was quickly claimed."
"The newspaper promised the juiciest gossip about the scandal."
The juiciest superlative can describe both a ripe peach and the most scintillating piece of gossip.
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.
Where does juiciest come from?
The word derives from the noun juice, which comes from Old French jus, meaning “juice” or “liquid,” ultimately from Latin ius, meaning “broth” or “sauce.” The adjective juicy developed from juice with the suffix -y, meaning “full of” or “having the quality of.” Its superlative juiciest is formed by adding -est to juicy.
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How juiciest is actually used
The word is the superlative of “juicy.” It is used literally for food and fruit, and figuratively for compelling or sensational subjects, often with the suggestion of something mildly improper or titillating.
Easily confused with juiciest
No distinct commonly confused word is established for this standard superlative form.