adjectives - Is "emptiest" a logically correct term?


There are some adjectives that are logical binaries, e.g. empty — either the noun is empty or it isn't.


Can we apply a superlative degree to such adjectives? E.g.



This is the emptiest these roads will ever be / have ever been.





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