finest

fin-est · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Superlative form of "fine"; of the highest quality or most superior degree.

  2. 2.

    Most excellent or best of its kind.

  3. 3.

    Consisting of the smallest particles or thinnest strands possible.

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    one's finest hour — someone's greatest achievement or moment of glory
  • •
    New York's finest — informal term for New York City police officers
  • •
    the finest — the best available

Related words

Antonyms: coarsest, poorest, worst
See also: best, fine, finer
Synonyms: best, highest quality, supreme

Etymology

Superlative form of fine, from Old French fin ("fine, refined, pure"), ultimately from Latin fīnīre ("to finish, perfect"). The suffix -est forms the superlative degree.