"Merest" Example Sentences
1. The merest hint of garlic was enough to transform the dish.
2. I only caught the merest glimpse of her as she passed by.
3. Even the merest mistake could prove catastrophic in this field.
4. He didn't look convinced by my story, not even in the merest.
5. The merest suggestion is often enough to plant the seed of an idea.
6. She gave the merest nod in response to my question.
7. I could barely see the merest outline of the building through the fog.
8. The merest touch of her hand sent shivers down my spine.
9. Despite the merest inconvenience, she would never complain.
10. He was the merest shadow of his former self after the accident.
11. I have only the merest knowledge of medical terminology.
12. The merest hint of insincerity in his voice made me doubt his intentions.
13. The merest whisper of his name was enough to bring back the memories.
14. Even the merest distraction could prove fatal in this high-pressure environment.
15. She barely made a sound, not even the merest sigh.
16. The merest change in temperature can have a big impact on the weather.
17. I caught the merest scent of honeysuckle on the breeze.
18. He was so weak and frail that the merest exertion exhausted him.
19. She had the merest hint of a smile on her face as she recounted her story.
20. The merest hint of arrogance in his tone put me off immediately.
21. The merest slip-up could cost us the game.
22. He was the merest shadow of a figure in the distance.
23. I could see the merest outline of the mountains in the distance.
24. The merest hint of doubt in her voice caused me to question my decision.
25. The merest touch of cream added a luxurious richness to the dish.
26. He had the merest suggestion of a foreign accent, but it was charming nonetheless.
27. She wore the merest hint of makeup, but it enhanced her natural beauty.
28. Even the merest flicker of emotion on his face was rare.
29. The merest trace of blood was enough to send me into a panic.
30. Despite the merest inclination to give up, she persevered and eventually succeeded.
Common Phases
not underestimate the
merest of actions; even the
merest hint of danger can be fatal; the
merest glimpse of her made my heart race; I wasn't even paying attention to the
merest detail; he dismissed the
merest possibility of failure; the
merest thought of losing her made him shudder; the
merest touch of her hand sent shivers down my spine.