winzigster

Winzigster is a German superlative adjective meaning "the tiniest" or "the smallest" within a defined group. It is derived from winzig, meaning "tiny," with the suffix -ster to indicate the highest degree of smallness. The term is used to compare two or more items and to single out the most diminutive among them.

Etymology and grammar: Winzigster is an attributive form. The standard inflection follows the rules for German adjectives: with definite articles or demonstratives, the endings align with gender, number, and case (for example: der winzigste Käfer, das winzigste Kind, die winzigsten Blumen). In predicative constructions, speakers may use alternatives such as "am winzigsten" or "das ist der winzigste [Nomen]" depending on emphasis.

Usage: The term is common in informal, humorous, or emphatic contexts to stress extreme smallness. It can describe objects, animals, or phenomena, and is often used in product descriptions, anecdotes, or playful language. While widely understood, winzigster can come across as hyperbolic or lighthearted in more formal writing.

See also: winzig; winziger; klein.

Examples: Der winzigste Käfer auf dem Blatt war kaum zu sehen. Das winzigste Detail des Designs entgeht kaum einem Blick.