Hyperbole and Superlative

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In the English Language

The word 'worse' acts as Dative, Comparative.

We do NOT say

Dative ; Worse

Comparative; Worser

Superlative ; Worsest The Superlative is ' WORST'.

In a jocular sense you may hear these words said.

However, to describe the weather becoming more bad , we would say 'The weather is becoming worse and worse'. NOT worser.

Or ' The werather is at its worst', when it cannot become any more worse.

The superlative of ignorant is "most ignorant."

Comparative: more troubled

Superlative:most troubled

The comparative and superlativeforms of grand are: Comparative: grander Superlative: grandest

Comparative: shallower Superlative: shallowest

The comparative form of courageous is more courageous.

He is more courageous than his brother.

Comparative: Purpler

Superlative: Purplest

However, these forms are rarely used and typically a person says a "stronger/strongest purple" or a "deeper/deepest hue of purple".

The comparative form of "curly" is "curlier" and the superlative form is "curliest".

The comparative form of "slim" is "slimmer."

The comparative forms of "like" are "more like" and "less like." They are used to compare two things or people based on their similarities or resemblance to each other.

If a sheep runs towards a person, it could mean that the sheep is curious, seeking attention or treats, or looking for companionship. It could also be a sign of familiarity and comfort with the person's presence.

1. Misrepresenting an opponent's argument to make it easier to attack, such as claiming they said all vaccines are harmful when they actually said there may be rare side effects.
2. Oversimplifying or exaggerating an opponent's position to make it seem illogical or extreme, like suggesting that anyone who supports stricter gun control wants to completely eliminate all firearms.
3. Focusing on a weak or minor aspect of an opponent's argument while ignoring the stronger points, for instance, dismissing an entire environmental conservation plan based on one small flaw in the proposal.

Comparative: more talkative Superlative: most talkative

comparative = cosier

superlative = cosiest

Examples of axiology include ethics, aesthetics, and political philosophy. Ethics deals with understanding what is morally right or wrong, aesthetics involves the study of beauty and art, and political philosophy explores the values underlying government and society.

The comparative is "stricter" and the superlative is "strictest".

Comparative - wider

Superlative - widest

Comparative, you add -er to a word with up to two syllables, or you add 'more' if it's 3 syllables or more.

Superlative you add -est to a word with two syllables or less, or you add 'most' to a word if it's 3 syllables or more.

The preferred comparative form is more suitable and the superlative form is most suitable.

Suitabler and suitablest are grammatically correct, though they may sound wrong to some people. Abler and ablest are the normal degrees of able. Only the pouty prim insist on "more able."

Certainly! Some examples of hyperboles include "I'm so hungry I could eat a horse," "I have a million things to do," and "She's as tall as a house." Hyperboles are exaggerations used to emphasize a point or create vivid imagery.

Comparative: more complete Superlative: most complete

Comparative: more obedient Superlative: most obedient

...the Supreme Court calls and asks for her opinion.