What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
illest
Example
That was the illest concert I've ever been to. [illest: adjective]
Example
He's the illest rapper in the game right now. [illest: adjective]
sickest
Example
That was the sickest trick I've ever seen on a skateboard. [sickest: adjective]
Example
She's the sickest drummer I've ever heard. [sickest: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Sickest is more commonly used than illest in everyday language. Sickest is versatile and covers a wide range of contexts, while illest is less common and is typically associated with hip-hop culture.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between illest and sickest?
Both illest and sickest are informal words that are typically used in casual settings. They are not appropriate for formal writing or speech.
