innermost

1 of 2

adjective

in·​ner·​most ˈi-nər-ˌmōst 

: 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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The most reliable way to check for doneness is with an instant-read thermometer, inserted into the thickest part of the breast and the innermost portions of the thigh, without touching bone. — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Outpost says the expensive, complex infrastructure is built once and reused across missions, with the innermost module tailored to each customer. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026

Noun

Acknowledging your innermost dreams will awaken your true calling. — Lisa Stardust, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026

Both our public and our innermost lives depend upon it. — Time, 12 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for innermost

• diagnosed
• easternmost
• lowermost
• milepost
• northernmost
• outermost
• rearmost
• southernmost
• uppermost
• uttermost
• westernmost
• almost

Kids Definition

innermost

adjective

in·​ner·​most

ˈin-ər-ˌmōst

1

: farthest inward

2

: most intimate : deepest

one's innermost feelings