Comparatives
of Adjectives
Examples:
Misty
Blue is a stronger horse on the flat.
("stronger": comparative of strong)
The
band must be made from a more precious metal than silver.
("more precious": comparative of precious)
Peter
is far clumsier.
("clumsier": comparative of clumsy)
Try
this question. It is less difficult.
("Less difficult" is a comparative of difficult. However, it is
common practice to
choose a word with the opposite meaning rather than use the 'less' form.
(e.g., less difficult = easier / less strong = weaker)
The
pansies here seem less dainty than the ones at home.
("less dainty": comparative of dainty)
Superlatives
of Adjectives
Geoff
is now officially the strongest man in the world.
("strongest": superlative of strong)
The
bill is extortionate, and this is the noisiest place I have ever stayed.
("noisiest": superlative of noisy)
It
is the least attractive offer, but we are obliged to take it.
("least attractive": superlative of attractive)
He
ranks as one of the most silly people on the planet.
("silliest": superlative of silly)
Last
week, I stated that this woman was the ugliest woman I had ever seen. I have
since been visited by her sister and now wish to withdraw that statement.
(Mark
Twain)
("ugliest": superlative of ugly)
