Fewest — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective

Meaning & Definition of Fewest

Fewest (adjective)

  1. consisting of or amounting to only a small number
  2. at least some but indeterminately small in number —used with a

Fewest (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. being the least in amount, number, or size possible

    "the gymnast won the gold medal only because he made the fewest mistakes"

    similar: littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest, tiniest
    related: fewer, lesser, low, minor, modest, slight, small, smaller, infinitesimal, micro, subminimal, ultramicro, irreducible
    opposite: biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most, top, topmost, utmost
    near: highest

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Fewest

The most common words with a similar meaning to Fewest:

littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest, tiniest

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Fewest

Words with the opposite meaning of Fewest:

biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most, top, topmost, utmost

Related Words for Fewest

fewer, lesser, low, minor, modest, slight, small, smaller, infinitesimal, micro, subminimal, ultramicro, irreducible

Near Antonyms of Fewest

highest

Word Forms of Fewest

Derived words: fewness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Fewest

First known use: before 12th century

Frequently Asked Questions about Fewest

What does "Fewest" mean?

"Fewest" means consisting of or amounting to only a small number. As an adjective, it is defined as: consisting of or amounting to only a small number.

What is another word for "Fewest"?

Other words for "Fewest" include littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest and tiniest. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Fewest" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Fewest"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Fewest". Common alternatives include littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest, slightest, smallest and tiniest.

What is the opposite of "Fewest"?

Antonyms of "Fewest" include biggest, full, greatest, hugest, largest, maximum, most and top. Near antonyms include highest.

How do you use "Fewest" in a sentence?

Examples of "Fewest" in a sentence: "the gymnast won the gold medal only because he made the fewest mistakes".

Is "Fewest" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Fewest" is an adjective.

What is the origin of the word "Fewest"?

First known use: before 12th century.

What is another word for "Fewest" meaning "being the least in amount, number, or size possible"?

When "Fewest" (adjective) means being the least in amount, number, or size possible, synonyms include littlest, lowest, minimal, minimum, minutest and slightest. Opposites in this sense include biggest, full, greatest and hugest.