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Definition of innermost

innermost

/ˈɪn.ɚ.moʊst/
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• adjective

1

Most private, personal, and deeply felt (especially of thoughts, feelings, or secrets).

Example

"She only shared her innermost thoughts and anxieties with her closest childhood friend."

2

Located furthest inside or closest to the center; most internal.

Example

"Mercury is the innermost planet in our solar system, orbiting closest to the Sun."

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• Nearby Words

innate
innately
inner
innermost
innersole
innerspring
innertube

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from 'inner' plus '-most', replacing the Old English double superlative 'innemest' by analogy with the word 'most'.

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