primest

adjbest, principal
adjearliest
adjbasic, fundamental

Synonyms for primest

adj best, principal

Antonyms for primest

Word Origin & History

late 14c., "first in order," from Latin primus "first, the first, first part," figuratively "chief, principal; excellent, distinguished, noble" (source also of Italian and Spanish primo), from pre-Italic *prismos, superlative of PIE *preis- "before," from root *per- (1) "beyond, through" (see per).

Meaning "first in importance" is from 1610s in English; that of "first-rate" is from 1620s. Arithmetical sense (e.g. prime number) is from 1560s; prime meridian is from 1878. Prime time originally (c.1500) meant "spring time;" broadcasting sense of "peak tuning-in period" is attested from 1961.

Example Sentences for primest

But after his primest prime is reached, he slowly, insensibly weakens.

He recollects the quartern loaf at 2¼d., primest meat at 1d.

Suppose I start off now, sir, and mark down one or two of the primest.

Gas and ventilation, drainage and water-service, all of the primest quality.

Primest lark of all 'll be the sneakin' about an' keepin' quiet.

He roosts in a cherry-tree, and is in primest health the year through.

I'm sure I would rather they had worried the primest wether in my faulds.

She could be the primest favorite with every one if she only chose.

Those old spinsters, who have never experienced the world's primest joys, are so jealous of the diversions of young people.

I want greatly to see you: I'm not sure that it is not one of my primest objects in my journey.