Hyperbole and Superlative

abler, ablest

stingier

The superlative form is most hospitable. This is the standard pattern: for words of several syllables, the superlative is formed by putting "most" before the word, and the comparative by putting "more" before the word.

memorable

sunnier

merrier

merriest

more valuable, most valuable

Adjectives can be classified by degree. If the positive form is bright, the comparative form is brighter and the superlative form is brightest.

Yes.

Superlatives end in -st, -est or contain the words most or least. Look for the one that doesn't do that.

She was so full she was about to burst.

more restless, most restless

"More" is already positive in the sense that it is additive. The superlative is "most".

Yes.

Mad, madder, maddest.

farther, farthest

much, more, most

little, littler, littlest

little, less, least

badly, worse, worst

There are no superlatives or comparatives for "silent". Silence implies complete absence of noise, so it would be difficult to compare one absence with another since they would be both (or all) silent.

agent

Probably not. He or she may be the best speller in class. Calling them the best speller in the world would be an example of hyperbole.

most powerful, more powerful

most appreciative

The comparative form of many is more