/hɔjst/, [hʌɪ̯ˀsd̥]
OprindelseOriginally a superlative form of høj (having in that function been superseded by højest).
- very, most, highly, extremely
“De fandt hans opførsel højst upassende.” — They found his behaviour most inappropriate.
- 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.
Kilde: Wiktionary