Tydeligst

Tydeligst is a Danish adverbial form meaning most clearly or most evident. It is the superlative form related to the adjective tydelig, which means clear or evident, and the adverb tydeligt, which means clearly. The word is used when comparing the clarity of statements, explanations, or actions.

In Danish grammar, expressing the highest degree of clarity can be done with different constructions. Tydeligst is a compact, suffix-based form that can modify verbs or clauses, as in a sentence like “Af alle deltagere talte han tydeligst.” More commonly in everyday speech, speakers often use periphrastic forms such as mest tydeligt to convey the same meaning, especially in informal contexts. When tydeligst is used, it tends to appear in formal, academic, or literary writing, where a tighter, denser style is preferred.

Etymology and related forms: Tydeligst is built from tydelig, meaning clear, with the superlative suffix -st. The root tydel- traces to older forms related to showing or revealing, with cognates across Scandinavian languages. Related words include tydelig (clear), tydeligt (clearly), and the noun tydelighed (clarity).

Usage notes: Tydeligst is appropriate when a speaker wants to emphasize that one element stands out as the clearest among several. For broader or more everyday usage, mest tydeligt is often preferred. The choice between tydeligst and periphrastic forms can reflect formality, register, and stylistic goals in writing.