innermost

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adjective

in·​ner·​most ˈi-nər-ˌmōst How to pronounce innermost (audio)
Synonyms of innermostnext
: farthest inward : inmost

innermost

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noun

: the inmost part

Examples of innermost in a Sentence

Adjective She revealed her innermost feelings. the innermost part of the cave
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Adjective
But while Elsa is quite withholding, Maurel is an intimate filmmaker who likes to stay close to her actors to show their innermost thoughts. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 25 May 2026 Though difficult to read in the image provided, officials said that the innermost circle would see major structural damage, while the secondary ring could see moderate damage. Austin Turner, CBS News, 24 May 2026
Noun
Both our public and our innermost lives depend upon it. Time, 12 May 2026 The ultra-hot super-Earth, TOI-561 b, is the innermost of at least three planets circling a 10-billion-year-old star located about 280 light-years from Earth. Sharmila Kuthunur, Space.com, 11 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for innermost

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of innermost was in the 14th century

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“Innermost.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/innermost. Accessed 28 May. 2026.

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innermost

adjective
in·​ner·​most
ˈin-ər-ˌmōst
1
: farthest inward
2
: most intimate : deepest
one's innermost feelings

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