- Comparatives and superlatives using –er and –est
- Comparatives and superlatives that are formed irregularly
Comparatives and superlatives using 'more' and 'most'
The comparatives and superlatives of these adjectives usually have three or more syllables and are formed by adding more and most .
| Adjective | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| ancient | more ancient | most ancient |
| beautiful | more beautiful | most beautiful |
| brilliant | more brilliant | most brilliant |
| careful | more careful | most careful |
| careless | more careless | most careless |
| cheerful | more cheerful | most cheerful |
| comfortable | more comfortable | most comfortable |
| dangerous | more dangerous | most dangerous |
| delightful | more delightful | most delightful |
| difficult | more difficult | most difficult |
| enjoyable | more enjoyable | most enjoyable |
| expensive | more expensive | most expensive |
| foolish | more foolish | most foolish |
| forgetful | more forgetful | most forgetful |
| frightening | more frightening | most frightening |
| generous | more generous | most generous |
| handsome | more handsome | most handsome |
| helpful | more helpful | most helpful |
| ignorant | more ignorant | most ignorant |
| important | more important | most important |
| intelligent | more intelligent | most intelligent |
| interesting | more interesting | most interesting |
| pleasant | more pleasant | most pleasant |
| powerful | more powerful | most powerful |
| prosperous | more prosperous | most prosperous |
| sensible | more sensible | most sensible |
| terrible | more terrible | most terrible |
| thoughtful | more thoughtful | most thoughtful |
| unusual | more unusual | most unusual |
| useful | more useful | most useful |
| valuable | more valuable | most valuable |
| wonderful | more wonderful | most wonderful |