B1adjectiveformalemotionspsychology
US/ˈɪn.ər.moʊst/
UK/ˈɪn.ə.məʊst/
closest to the center of something, or most private and deeply felt
In context
She never shared her innermost thoughts with anyone, not even her sister.
The treasure was hidden in the innermost room of the old castle.
In his innermost heart, he knew he had made the wrong choice.
Words that go with innermost
adjective + noun
- innermost thoughtsHe wrote down his innermost thoughts in a diary.
- innermost feelingsFew people know her innermost feelings about the move.
- innermost secretsA good friend keeps your innermost secrets safe.
- innermost circleOnly the president's innermost circle attended the meeting.
- innermost fearsThe film explores our innermost fears.
- innermost beingThe music touched her innermost being.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
the most innermost thoughtsCorrect: the innermost thoughts