This is the 3299th most frequent Dutch word.
hoogst
Highest.
In this sentence, 'hoogst' is used as a superlative adjective describing the maximum extent or degree attainable.
Dit is het hoogst haalbare niveau.
This is the highest achievable level.
Here, 'hoogst' functions as an adverb to intensify the adjective 'ongemakkelijk', giving the sense of 'extremely'.
Hij voelde zich hoogst ongemakkelijk.
He felt extremely uncomfortable.
In this example, 'hoogst' acts as an adverb enhancing 'indrukwekkend', implying 'most' in a subjective or evaluative sense.