adj
B1
Intermediate
innermost
IHN-mohst
Innermost (adj) means Furthest inside; most private or deeply held. Example: “She shared her innermost thoughts with only her closest friend.”
adj
1
Furthest inside; most private or deeply held.
"She shared her innermost thoughts with only her closest friend."
"The innermost ring of the tree revealed its age."
How to use innermost
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe very deepest or most central part — physically, or emotionally.
Common pairings
innermost thoughts
innermost feelings
innermost circle
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Etymology
From Old English innemest, built from inner plus the superlative ending -most.
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What does “innermost” mean?
The word “innermost” means furthest inside; most private or deeply held. In plain terms, the very deepest or most central part — physically, or emotionally.
How do you pronounce “innermost”?
“Innermost” is pronounced IHN-mohst (/ˈɪnɚmoʊst/ in IPA).
How do you use “innermost” in a sentence?
Here is “innermost” used in a sentence: “She shared her innermost thoughts with only her closest friend.”
What part of speech is “innermost”?
“Innermost” is an adjective.
Where does the word “innermost” come from?
The word “innermost” comes from Old English. From Old English innemest, built from inner plus the superlative ending -most.
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