least

³least

adv

Definition of LEAST

superlative of ²little

: in the smallest or lowest degree

— least of all

: especially not <no one, least of all the children, paid attention>

Examples of LEAST

1. Who was the least at fault in the case?
2. He asked me to help him when I least expected it.
3. That was the least important of her reasons.
4. That was the least interesting book I have ever read.

First Known Use of LEAST

13th century