Superlative adjectives express extremes in comparisons. They can be formed by adding “est” or “most” to the adjective, with strict spelling rules. In formal writing, they should only be used when comparing specific facts. Often called simply superlative, a superlative adjective states an extreme in a comparison. Many superlatives add “est” to the end of […]

Superlatives are adjectives or adverbs used to describe something as the best or worst. They can be seen in words like “iest” or “est” and can be used to compare three or more things. However, using superlatives to describe something as the best when it’s not can be seen as exaggerated and damage credibility. A […]