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fadest

fadest is the superlative form of fade.

Meaning of fade

Adjective (1)

fade (comparative fader, superlative fadest)

  1. (archaic) Weak; insipid; tasteless.
    • Passages that are somewhat fade.1825, Francis Jeffrey, Lord Jeffrey, review of Theodric by Thomas Campbell
    Synonyms:
    dull

Adjective (2)

fade (comparative fader or more fade, superlative fadest or most fade)

  1. (archaic) Strong; bold; doughty.

See all 13 meanings of fade

Questions about fadest

What is fadest the superlative form of?
Fadest is the superlative form of fade.

Words near fadest in the dictionary

  1. fades away
  2. fades in
  3. fades out
  4. fades to black
  5. fadesome
  6. fadest
  7. fadeth
  8. fadge
  9. fadged
  10. fadger
  11. fadgers

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