basest Meaning & Definition
What Does Basest Mean?
As an adjective, basest means lacking or indicating the lack of higher qualities of mind or spirit. It is also used to mean lacking higher values.
Basest at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | contemptible, currish and despicable |
| Antonyms | high, high-minded and honorable |
| Adverb | basely |
Basest Definition (Adjective)
- lacking or indicating the lack of higher qualities of mind or spirit : ignoble
… seemed a base betrayal of idealism. / appealing to a person's baser instincts
- lacking higher values : degrading:1
a drab base way of life
- being of comparatively low value and having relatively inferior properties (such as lack of resistance to corrosion) compare noble:1
a base metal such as iron
- containing a larger than usual proportion of base metals
base silver denarii
- resembling a villein : servile
a base tenant
- held by villenage
base tenure
- of little height
… the cedar stoops not to the base shrub's foot …
- baseborn
… base in kind and born to be a slave.
- low in place or position
… fall to the base earth from the firmament!
- bass
Synonyms of Basest
Antonyms of Basest
Basest in a Sentence
base bullion
base Latin
A base estate is one held by services not honourable, or held by villenage. Such a tenure is called base, or low, and the tenant is a base tenant.
The giant spoke in a deep, bass, rumbling voice that shook me to my boots.
… seemed a base betrayal of idealism.
appealing to a person's baser instincts
a drab base way of life
a base metal such as iron
base silver denarii
a base tenant
base tenure
… the cedar stoops not to the base shrub's foot …
… base in kind and born to be a slave.
… fall to the base earth from the firmament!
a base and sneaky act that is a clear violation of international law
their base obedience to every unprincipled action ordered by their leader
… seemed a base betrayal of idealism. / appealing to a person's baser instincts
Word Forms & Grammar
base·ly adverb
base·ness noun
base
basely
baseness
basenesses
baser
basest
Words That Rhyme With Basest
Origin of Basest
Middle English bas, from Anglo-French, from Late Latin bassus fat, short, low
First Known Use
14th century
Pronouncing Basest
The standard pronunciation of basest is /ˈbeɪs.ɪst/, spoken in 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (beɪs).
Frequently Asked Questions About Basest
What part of speech is basest?
Basest is an adjective.
What is another word for basest?
You can replace basest with words such as contemptible, currish and despicable. See the full list of basest synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of basest?
The opposite of basest can be expressed with words like high, high-minded, honorable and lofty.