Comparatives and Superlatives

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)

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