What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
laziest
Example
He is the laziest person I know. [laziest: superlative form of lazy]
Example
She spent the whole day in bed, being the laziest she has ever been. [laziest: adjective]
idlest
Example
He was the idlest worker in the office, always procrastinating. [idlest: superlative form of idle]
Example
She spent her days doing nothing, being the idlest she has ever been. [idlest: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Laziest is more commonly used than idlest in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between laziest and idlest?
Both laziest and idlest are informal words and are not typically used in formal contexts.
