inmost

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective being deepest within the self
  2. adjective situated or occurring farthest within

Etymology

From Middle English inmost, from Old English innemest, a double superlative form from inne (“within”), from in (“in”). The modern form is due to confusion with most.

In classic literature

Synonyms

innermost

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