What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
lowermost
Example
The lowermost layer of the cake was burnt. [lowermost: adjective]
Example
The lowermost branch of the tree was too high to reach. [lowermost: adjective]
Example
The lowermost level of the building is used for storage. [lowermost: adjective]
nethermost
Example
The nethermost depths of the ocean are still largely unexplored. [nethermost: adjective]
Example
The nethermost part of the cave was pitch black. [nethermost: adjective]
Example
The nethermost circle of hell is reserved for the worst sinners. [nethermost: noun]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Lowermost is more commonly used than nethermost in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between lowermost and nethermost?
Both words are formal in tone and are more likely to be used in written language or academic contexts than in casual conversation.
