tallest
word · lemma: tall
Definition
'Tallest' is the superlative form of 'tall', meaning the most tall compared to all others in a group. It describes the one person or thing that is higher in height than any others.
Usage & Nuances
'Tallest' is used only when comparing three or more things or people. Common with phrases like 'the tallest building', 'the tallest person in the class'. Make sure not to confuse with 'taller', which is for comparisons between two.
Example Sentences
He is the tallest boy in the class.
basic
This is the tallest building in the city.
basic
Giraffes are the tallest animals on land.
basic
I thought Mike was tall, but his brother is the tallest in their family.
natural
She always wanted to live in the tallest apartment building downtown.
natural
Out of all the players, Lisa was clearly the tallest on the court.
natural