Rankest meaning : Strong of its kind or in character; unmitigated; virulent; thorough; utter (used of negative things). Strong in growth; growing with vigour or rapidity, hence, coarse or gross. Suffering from overgrowth or hypertrophy; plethoric. Causing strong growth; producing luxuriantly; rich and fertile. Strong to the senses; offensive; noisome. Having a very strong and bad taste or odor. Complete, used as an intensifier (usually negative, referring to incompetence). Gross, disgusting. Strong; powerful; capable of acting or being used with great effect; energetic; vigorous; headstrong. Inflamed with venereal appetite; ruttish.