højst

Danish

Etymology

Originally a superlative form of høj (having in that function been superseded by højest).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /hɔjst/, [hʌɪ̯ˀsd̥]

Adverb

højst

1. (slightly formal) very, most, highly, extremely

   De fandt hans opførsel højst upassende.

   They found his behaviour most inappropriate.

2. at most

   Der må højst være tre personer i elevatoren ad gangen.

   There may be at most three persons in the elevator at a time.