nighest
1. [ adverb ] (superlative of `near' or `close') within the shortest distance
Synonyms: closest nearest
Examples:

"that was the time he came nearest to death"

Related terms: superlative
2. [ adjective ] (superlative of `near' or `nigh') most near
Synonyms: nearest
Related terms: superlative near
Similar spelling:   Nicastro