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Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more entities, indicating the highest or lowest degree of a quality. They can be formed by adding -est for one-syllable adjectives, changing -y to -i for two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, or using 'the most' for longer adjectives. Irregular forms exist, and superlatives should be preceded by 'the' and often followed by 'in' or 'of' to clarify the comparison group.

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superlative adjective

Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more entities, indicating the highest or lowest degree of a quality. They can be formed by adding -est for one-syllable adjectives, changing -y to -i for two-syllable adjectives ending in -y, or using 'the most' for longer adjectives. Irregular forms exist, and superlatives should be preceded by 'the' and often followed by 'in' or 'of' to clarify the comparison group.

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What Are Superlative Adjectives?

Superlative adjectives are used to compare three or more people, places, things, or
ideas. They help us identify which one is at the highest or lowest degree of a particular
quality. For example, "She is the tallest in her class" indicates that she surpasses
everyone else in height.

How to Form Superlative Adjectives

To form superlative adjectives, follow these rules:

1. One-Syllable Adjectives

 Add -est to the adjective.

 Example: fast → fastest

 If the adjective ends in e , simply add -st .

 Example: brave → bravest

2. One-Syllable Adjectives Ending in Consonant-Vowel-Consonant (CVC)

 Double the final consonant and add -est .

 Example: big → biggest

 Example: thin → thinnest

3. Two-Syllable Adjectives Ending in -y

 Change the y to i and add -est .

 Example: happy → happiest

 Example: funny → funniest

4. Longer Adjectives (Two or More Syllables)

 Use the most before the adjective.

 Example: beautiful → the most beautiful

 Example: intelligent → the most intelligent

Irregular Superlative Adjectives


Some adjectives do not follow the standard rules for forming superlatives. These are
called irregular superlatives:

 good → the best

 bad → the worst

 far → the farthest / the furthest

Rules for Using Superlative Adjectives

1. Use "the" Before Superlative Adjectives


Superlative adjectives are always preceded by the definite article the when
referring to a specific noun.

 Example: He is the strongest player on the team.

2. Compare Three or More Items


Superlatives are only used when comparing three or more items, people, or
groups.

 Example: This is the most interesting book I have ever read.

3. Followed by "in" or "of"


When making comparisons, superlatives are often followed by phrases starting
with in or of to specify the group being compared.

 Example: She is the youngest of all her siblings.

 Example: It is the coldest day in January.

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