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Definition of inmost

inmost

/ˈɪn.moʊst/
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• adjective

1

Most private, personal, and deeply felt; kept hidden from others.

Example

"She used her journal to record her inmost thoughts and aspirations."

2

Situated farthest within; nearest to the physical center or interior.

Example

"The explorers finally reached the inmost chamber of the ancient temple."

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Word Nuance & Usage

"Inmost" and "innermost" are interchangeable in meaning, though "inmost" is more frequently used in literary contexts to describe private thoughts and feelings, whereas "innermost" is more common for physical location.

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Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English innemest, a double superlative formed from inne ('within') and the superlative suffix -mest, later altered by association with the word 'most'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inmost. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inmost
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