Definitions

baddest

[bad-ist] / ˈbæd ɪst /

ADJECTIVE

best

Synonyms

STRONGEST

finest first first-rate leading outstanding perfect terrific

STRONG

10 ace boss capital champion chief cool culminating nonpareil optimum premium prime primo principal super superlative tops

WEAK

A-1 beyond compare choicest first-class foremost greatest highest incomparable inimitable matchless number 1 out-of-sight paramount peerless preeminent sans pareil second to none supreme transcendent unequaled unparalleled unrivaled unsurpassed

Antonyms

STRONGEST

inferior poor

STRONG

least minor poorest secondary unimportant worst

WEAK

incorrect not right

Example Sentences

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“I think that there is a lot of competition; who’s the biggest, who’s the baddest, who can handle the most,” Herberhold explained.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Mr. Page gave us an informed tour of Shakespeare’s baddest bad guys in his solo show “All the Devils Are Here: How Shakespeare Invented the Villain,” seen off-Broadway and soon to become a book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 1, 2026

"That was the baddest of the bad that," the former United captain said on the Gary Neville podcast.

From Barron's • Dec. 31, 2025

Kid Creole said he was "looking forward" to bringing "three stunning Coconuts and the baddest band in the land" to Hylands Park.

From BBC • Jun. 3, 2025

“There’s no way I’m letting you leave. We’re building you the biggest, baddest tiny house the universe has ever seen!” she says.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio

baddest

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