finest
Translation
best, most excellent, of the highest quality
Examples
This is the finest wine I have ever tasted.
This is the finest wine I have ever tasted.
He is one of our finest young actors.
He is one of our finest young actors.
Grammar Patterns
((the finest sth.)) the best of a particular type. This is the finest wine I have ever tasted.
Similar Words
Synonyms: best, top-quality, superb; Antonyms: worst, poorest
Etymology
Superlative of the adjective 'fine'. The '-est' suffix marks the superlative degree.
Memory Tips
Remember that '-est' is used for the highest degree, so 'finest' means the 'most fine'.