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fallenest

fallenest is the superlative form of fallen.

Meaning of fallen

Adjective

fallen (not generally comparable, comparative more fallen, superlative most fallen or (uncommon) fallenest)

  1. (not comparable, usually) Having dropped by the force of gravity.
    • fallen raindrops
  2. (not comparable, usually) Killed, especially in battle.
    • a ceremony to honor fallen soldiers
  3. (not comparable, usually) Having lost one's chastity.
    • a fallen woman
  4. (not comparable, usually) Having collapsed.
    • a fallen building
    Synonyms:
    collapsed
  5. (not comparable, usually) Having lost prestige, (Christian) grace, etc.
    • That fallenest of our fallen race has left town — said to be near Fontainebleau by some, in Italy by others. More consequent with himself than usual, he is fulfilling, in the only possible way left open to him, his promise […]1913, John Bigelow, Retrospections of an Active Life: 1867-1871, page 397

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Questions about fallenest

What is fallenest the superlative form of?
Fallenest is the superlative form of fallen.

Words near fallenest in the dictionary

  1. fallen up
  2. fallen upon
  3. fallen victim
  4. fallencies
  5. fallency
  6. fallenest
  7. fallenness
  8. faller
  9. fallers
  10. Fallert
  11. Fallerts

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