höchst
Translation
highly, extremely, most
Examples
Das ist eine höchst interessante Frage.
That is a highly interesting question.
Er war höchst erfreut über das Geschenk.
He was extremely pleased with the gift.
Die höchst zulässige Geschwindigkeit ist 50 km/h.
The maximum permitted speed is 50 km/h.
Grammar Patterns
höchst + adjective/adverb highly/extremely... That is highly unlikely.
Similar Words
Synonyms: sehr (very), äußerst (extremely), extrem (extremely); Antonyms: kaum (hardly), wenig (little)
Etymology
The superlative form of the adjective 'hoch' (high). Literally 'highest'. Used as an adverb.
Memory Tips
Remember it's the superlative of 'high', so it intensifies an adjective or adverb to the 'highest' degree.