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chiefliest

chiefliest is the superlative form of chiefly.

Meaning of chiefly

Adjective

chiefly (comparative chieflier, superlative chiefliest)

  1. Of or relating to a chief.
    • The maintenance of a perpetual fire came to be associated with chiefly or royal dignity.1890, James George Frazer, The Golden Bough, volume 2, page 261

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Questions about chiefliest

What is chiefliest the superlative form of?
Chiefliest is the superlative form of chiefly.

Words near chiefliest in the dictionary

  1. chiefies
  2. chiefing
  3. chiefless
  4. chieflessness
  5. chieflier
  6. chiefliest
  7. chiefling
  8. chieflings
  9. chiefly
  10. chiefness
  11. chiefrie

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