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Most dictionaries list “gentler” as the comparative form of “gentle”, but “more gentle” also sounds correct..
Is more gentle correct?
You can say “more gentle” but it is no more correct than “gentler”; there is also no semantic difference. the comparative of two-syllable adjectives: ER or more + the adjective. A very simple rule. Three syllables must take more: more beautiful but uglier.
What is the positive and comparative of gentle?
gentle – gentler – gentlest. gentle – more gentle – most gentle. friendly – friendlier – friendliest. friendly – more friendly – most friendly. quiet – quieter – quietest.
Is it kinder or more kind?
One should be kinder than needed.” This quote shows how you can use adjectives and adverbs to denote degrees of comparison, but could you write “more kind” instead? Kinder is the correct way to say this word.
Is it simpler or more simple?
You might hear both “simpler” and “more simple” used in speaking. In particular, when the speaker wants to emphasize the word, they might opt to use “more simple”. However, the correct form is “simpler”. When using comparatives, a good rule of thumb is to count how many syllables are in the word.
Is it more clear or clearer?
So, clearer or more clear? The basic rules tell us that because clear is a one syllable adjective there is no need to use ‘more. ‘ But the reality is that in everyday usage, both are perfectly acceptable, and you’ll often hear and see both being used. Do a Google search and you’ll find millions of uses of both.
What is the comparative of Nice?
How to form comparative and superlative adjectives
| nice | nicer | nicest |
|---|---|---|
| large | larger | largest |
What is superlative of hot?
Comparative. hotter. Superlative. hottest. The superlative form of hot; most hot.
What is the superlative of little? Some have more than one option: little can become littler or less (comparative), and littlest or least (superlative).
What is the positive and comparative degree of gentlest?
gentler or more gentle [not more gentler]
What is the superlative of fast?
Some adverbs have irregular comparative and superlative forms.
| Adverb | Comparative | Superlative |
|---|---|---|
| fast | faster | fastest |
| late | later | latest |
What is the comparative form of lovely?
lovely Definitions and Synonyms
| adjective | lovely |
|---|---|
| comparative | lovelier |
| superlative | loveliest |
What is the superlative of Pleasant?
pleasanter. Superlative. pleasantest. If something is pleasant, it is enjoyable or agreeable.
Is it more lovely or lovelier?
In “more lovely”, you have the adverb “more” modifying the adjective “lovely”, something that goes back centuries. Today, either one will do (lovelier or more lovely; loveliest or most lovely).
What is the superlative of rude? ruder. Superlative. rudest. The superlative form of rude; most rude.
What is the comparative of Pleasant? pleasantest. The comparative form of pleasant; more pleasant.
Is pleasant an adj? PLEASANT (adjective) definition and synonyms | Macmillan Dictionary.
What is the superlative degree of hungry?
hungry Definitions and Synonyms
| adjective | hungry |
|---|---|
| comparative | hungrier |
| superlative | hungriest |
Is hungrier grammatically correct?
It think it would sound very odd (even clumsy) in that context to say, “We lost to a more hungry team” unless that was just for reasons of personal preference, style or humour. Grammatically, both forms are “correct”; neither is “incorrect”.
What is the comparative degree of thirsty?
thirsty Definitions and Synonyms
| adjective | thirsty |
|---|---|
| comparative | thirstier |
| superlative | thirstiest |
Is Nicer correct grammar?
Both grammatically correct, but “nicer” is by far the more common idiom.
Is it braver or more brave?
“Braver” is the most common comparative form of the adjective “brave.” However, the form “more brave” is not incorrect.
Is kinda a word?
adverb Informal. kind of; rather: The movie was kinda boring.
Is it cleverer or more clever?
English – U.S. You can use “more clever” or “cleverer”, as the comparative of clever; and you can use “most clever” or “cleverest,” as the superlative of clever. However, it is safer to use “more” in most cases when dealing with anything other than a one syllable root word as I will explain below.
Is it busier or more busy? Is More Busier Correct? More busier is never correct. One person could be busier than someone else, but it would be grammatically incorrect to say you are “more busier” than someone. The term “busier” is already modified by the suffix -er and does not require the adverb “more.”
What kind of adjective is pleasant?
Giving pleasure; pleasing in manner.
