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adj

innermost

IHN-mohst
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 notes

In plain EnglishThe very deepest or most central part — physically, or emotionally.

Common pairings
innermost thoughts innermost feelings innermost circle

Word Forms

innermosts plural

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Etymology

From Old English innemest, built from inner plus the superlative ending -most.

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