Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives show the highest degree of a quality. This guide explains how to form and use them with clear examples.
Form
In English, superlatives are formed either by adding -est to a short adjective or by using most before a longer adjective. You can also use least to express the lowest degree.
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Usage
Use the superlative adjective to compare one thing against all others in a group. The group can be explicit or implied. Include of or among to specify the group when needed.
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Examples
| English Example | English Translation |
|---|---|
| 🏰 This castle is the largest in the kingdom. | This castle is the largest in the kingdom. |
| 🌲 That tree is the tallest on the hill. | That tree is the tallest on the hill. |
| 🍰 This cake is the sweetest I've ever tasted. | This cake is the sweetest I've ever tasted. |
| 🔥 The fire was the brightest of all the campfires. | The fire was the brightest of all the campfires. |
| 🐴 She rode the fastest horse in the race. | She rode the fastest horse in the race. |
| 🎨 He painted the most colorful mural in the square. | He painted the most colorful mural in the square. |
Double Comparatives and Superlatives
Avoid double comparatives or double superlatives like more better or most fastest. Use either the comparative form or the absolute superlative form consistently.
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Absolute Superlative
The absolute superlative adds emphasis without directly comparing to others. You can use intensifiers like very, extremely, or suffixes like -ish to show a high degree without a strict comparison.
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Summary
Superlative adjectives pinpoint the extreme degree of a quality within a group. Use -est for short adjectives, most for longer ones, and add market the group with of or among when needed.
Last updated: Sun Sep 14, 2025