Learn how to use the comparative “more antithetical” and superlative “most antithetical” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “antithetical”?

The comparative form of “antithetical” is “more antithetical”.

Example

Their views on politics are more antithetical than I thought.

Example

The two theories are more antithetical than they appear.

What is the superlative form of “antithetical”?

The superlative form of “antithetical” is “most antithetical”.

Example

Among all the options, this one is the most antithetical to our goals.

Example

The two cultures are the most antithetical I've ever encountered.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "antithetical" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more antithetical" and "most antithetical" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of opposition or contrast.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Antithetical" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more antithetical”

more contradictory

Used to describe something that is more opposed or opposite in nature.

Example

His actions are more contradictory to his words than I realized.

more opposite

Used to indicate that something is more diametrically opposed or contrary.

Example

Their personalities are more opposite than I expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most antithetical”

most contradictory

Used to describe something that is the most opposed or opposite in nature.

Example

Her beliefs are the most contradictory to mine.

most opposite

Used to indicate that something is the most diametrically opposed or contrary.

Example

Their values are the most opposite of each other.

Using than with comparative “more antithetical”

When using the comparative form "more antithetical" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Their views on politics are more antithetical than I thought." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of opposition in "their views on politics" is higher than the level of opposition in what the speaker initially thought.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more antithetical” and “most antithetical” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Beliefs

  Their religious beliefs are more antithetical than I realized.

  Their religious beliefs are more antithetical than I realized.

• 2. Ideas

  The two philosophies are the most antithetical I've ever encountered.

  The two philosophies are the most antithetical I've ever encountered.

• 3. Approaches

  Their teaching methods are more antithetical than I expected.

  Their teaching methods are more antithetical than I expected.

• 4. Cultures

  The two cultures are the most antithetical I've ever seen.

  The two cultures are the most antithetical I've ever seen.