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foulest

|foul-est|

/faʊlɪst/

(foul)

offensive or unfair

Base Form	Plural	Plural	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Comparative	Superlative	Noun	Adverb
foul	fouls	foulings	fouls	fouled	fouled	fouling	fouler	foulest	foulness	foully

Etymology

Etymology Information

'foul' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fūl', where 'fūl' meant 'dirty or unclean'.

Historical Evolution

'fūl' changed from Old English to the modern English word 'foul'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'dirty or unclean', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'offensive to the senses'.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adjective 1

superlative form of 'foul', meaning most offensive to the senses, especially through having a disgusting smell or taste.

The foulest stench filled the room.

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Last updated: 2025/02/18 05:05