innermost

1 of 2

adjective

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

innermost

2 of 2

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
Partners feel at ease sharing their aspirations, vulnerabilities and innermost thoughts, fostering a genuine sense of intimacy. Mark Travers, Forbes, 20 Oct. 2024 Rutherford, who has spent nearly two decades in media, has pivoted to writing earnestly while sharing her innermost thoughts online. Essence, 13 Aug. 2024
Noun
All of the visible pieces had delaminated into three shells: the innermost of the five layers, a shell made of the second and third layers, and another with the fourth and fifth layers. Mark Harris, WIRED, 25 Sep. 2024 On Io, the innermost of the four large moons, this leads to volcanoes, with up to 400 active eruptions taking place at any time. TIME, 12 Feb. 2024 See all Example Sentences for innermost 

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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 31 Oct. 2024.

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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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