Cherryest

Part of speech: adjective, superlative

Definitions

1. Having the greatest resemblance to or abundance of the fruit known for its bright red color and juiciness ; possessing the most qualities associated with being fresh, vibrant, or appealing among comparable things
2. Exemplifying the highest degree of attributes relating to the small, stone fruit typically red and sweet ; displaying the utmost freshness, liveliness, or desirability
3. Being the most like the fruit recognized for its red hue and sweetness ; showing the peak of qualities such as vibrancy, attractiveness, or freshness in a group

Etymology: "Cherryest" is the superlative of "cherry" used as an adjective, formed by adding "-est" to the base word, as in "cherry" becoming "cherriest" in the usual pattern for words ending in "y." The base word itself is an older English noun, borrowed from Old French "cherise" and earlier Latin "cerasum," the name of the fruit, which in turn came into Latin from Greek "kerasos." The adjective sense, meaning "bright red" or "fresh and lively," developed from the fruit's color and appeal. The spelling "cherriest" is the standard form, and "cherryest" with a "y" retained before "-est" is a less common variant, appearing mostly in informal or playful writing. Because the adjective "cherry" is used mostly in a figurative sense, the superlative is rarely found in dictionaries.

Synonyms: sweetest, ripest, juiciest, best, finest

Antonyms: sourest, worst, spoiled, unripe