främste

Swedish

Etymology

From fram (“forth”). Intuitively "the forthest," as in the most forward.

Adjective

främste

1. foremost, first (in position or rank)

   Säffles främste racerförare

   Säffle's foremost racing driver

Usage notes

• This is a definite superlative adjective masculine form. When predicative, use the adverb främst.

Antonyms

• bakerste

See also

• fram (adverb)
• främre (adjective)
• främst (adverb)
• främsta (adjective) (gender neutral)

References

• främste in Svenska Akademiens ordlista (SAOL)