While on this subject, is there such a thing as 'rottenest' apple? I think everybody got the meaning (so the communication was successful) but the word! - from what I was taught is not right.
rot·ten (rtn)
adj. rot·ten·er, rot·ten·est
1. Being in a state of putrefaction or decay; decomposed.
2. Having a foul odor resulting from or suggestive of decay; putrid.
3. Made weak or unsound by rot: rotten floorboards.
4. Morally corrupt or despicable: She's rotten to the core.
5. Very bad; wretched: rotten weather.
adv.
To a very great degree: The child is spoiled rotten.
Google Search also gives lot of hits to give similar meaning.