Superlative Adjectives

A superlative adjective is used to compare three or more objects, people, or places. Using the superlative form takes a comparison to the highest degree possible. When we compare one subject to a group we use superlative adjectives.

To form superlatives of regular adjectives follow these rules:

-For one syllable adjectives ending in consonant-vowel-consonant, double the last consonant and add the adjective –est:

  hot               the hottest

-One syllable adjectives ending in –e, add –st

 Safe            the safest

-Other one syllable adjectives, add –est:

  cheap        the cheapest

-Two or more syllables adjective, add the most or the least in front of the adjective:

  expensive                the most expensive / the least expensive

-For adjectives ending in y, drop the y  and add –iest:

  funny       the funniest

žTo form superlatives of irregular adjectives:

  good         the best

  bad           the worst

  far             the farthest/the furthest
  few/ a little      the least
  many/much      the least/the most*
*used as adverbs also

To make a comparison in a sentence:

  subject 1 + is/are the superlative adjective

      

  Maracaibo is the hottest city in Venezuela.

  New York is one of the most expensive cities in the world.

  The “Vergatario” is the worst cellphone ever made.

  Cevaz is the best English institute in Venezuela.