Basest Meaning in English
word · lemma: base
ˈbeɪs
BAYS
bˈeɪsəst
BAYS-uhst
Definition
The superlative form of "base," meaning the most morally low, dishonorable, or lacking in good values.
Usage & Nuances
"Basest" is formal and literary, often used to describe actions, motives, or character in a strongly negative moral sense. Not common in everyday speech. It appears in older literature and formal writing.
Spanish: más vil - más bajoPortuguese (BR): mais vil - mais baixoPortuguese (PT): mais vil - mais baixoChinese (Simplified): 最卑鄙的 - 最低级的Chinese (Traditional): 最卑鄙的 - 最低級的Hindi: सबसे नीच - सबसे घटियाArabic: الأحطّ - الأكثر دناءةBengali: নিকৃষ্টতমRussian: низший - самый низкий (морально)Japanese: 最も卑劣なVietnamese: đê tiện nhất - thấp hèn nhấtKorean: 가장 비열한Turkish: en alçakUrdu: سب سے گھٹیاIndonesian: paling rendah - paling hina (moral)
Example Sentences
That was the basest act I have ever seen.
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He was punished for his basest motives.
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She refused to respond to his basest insults.
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In stories, villains often act for the basest reasons—money and power.
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You can see the basest side of people when trust is broken.
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She accused him of having the basest intentions in helping her.
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