Superlative adjective with the use of the
Superlative Adjectives (with “the”)
1. Quick Revision
- Superlatives compare three or more things or people.
- Short adjectives → -est → the tallest, the fastest
- Long adjectives → most / least → the most interesting, the least expensive
- Irregular: good → the best, bad → the worst, far → the farthest/furthest
2. Using “the” with Superlatives
- Always use the before superlatives.
- Superlatives compare one item with a whole group.
Examples:
- She is the tallest in her family.
- This is the most exciting book in the library.
- Today is the coldest day of the year.
3. Superlatives with Countable and Uncountable Nouns
- Countable nouns:
→ She is the tallest student in the class.
- Uncountable nouns:
→ She gave me the most useful advice.
4. Summary
- Superlatives = compare one item with the whole group
- Always use the
- Short adjectives → -est; long adjectives → most / least
- Irregular: good → the best, bad → the worst
- Can be used with countable and uncountable nouns
Frequently used irregular superlative adjective
- Good → the best
Example: This is the best cake I have ever eaten.
- Bad → the worst
Example: Today is the worst day of the week.
- Far → the farthest / the furthest
Example (physical distance): My house is the farthest from school.
Example (figurative distance): This is the furthest we have gone with this project.
- Little → the least
Example: He has the least money in the class.
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Superlatives – with definite article (the tallest)
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A2Superlative Adjectives
22 wordsangriest
adjective
The most angry; feeling or showing strong annoyance or displeasure.
He was the angriest person in the room after hearing the news.
calmest
adjective
Not showing or feeling nervous or upset; peaceful and quiet.
She spoke in a calm voice during the meeting.
funniest
friendliest
meanest
tastiest
ugliest
adjective
Not pleasant to look at; unattractive.
The painting was ugly, with strange colors.
kindest
laziest
adjective
Unwilling to work or use energy; idle.
He is too lazy to clean his room.
busiest
adjective
Having a lot to do or being very active.
I am too busy to go out tonight.
firmest
adjective
Strong and solid; not soft or weak
The table is firm and does not wobble.
simplest
most expensive
adjective
Costing a lot of money; not cheap.
The dress was too expensive for me to buy.
cheapest
adjective
Lowest in price; costing the least amount of money.
This store has the cheapest apples in town.
most comfortable
adjective
Providing physical ease and relaxation; not causing discomfort.
This chair is very comfortable to sit in.
least comfortable
adjective
Feeling relaxed and free from pain or discomfort.
This chair is very comfortable to sit in.
most difficult
least difficult
adjective
Not easy to do or understand.
This math problem is very difficult.
least useful
adjective
Having a practical or beneficial use.
This tool is very useful for fixing things.
most polite
adjective
Showing good manners and respect for others
It is polite to say 'thank you' when someone helps you.
rudest
healthiest
adjective
Being in good health; physically strong and well.
Eating fruits and vegetables is part of a healthy diet.