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

What is the comparative form of “arrogant”?

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

Example

He is more arrogant than his brother.

Example

She became more arrogant after winning the competition.

What is the superlative form of “arrogant”?

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

Example

Among all the contestants, he was the most arrogant.

Example

Her response was the most arrogant I've ever heard.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "arrogant" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more arrogant" and "most arrogant" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of superiority or conceit.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more arrogant”

more conceited

Used to describe someone who has an excessively high opinion of themselves.

Example

His more conceited attitude started to annoy everyone.

more haughty

Used to indicate someone who displays a superior or disdainful attitude.

Example

Her more haughty behavior made her unpopular among her colleagues.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most arrogant”

most conceited

Used to describe someone who has the highest level of excessive self-importance.

Example

His most conceited remark offended everyone in the room.

most haughty

Used to indicate someone who displays the highest level of superiority or disdain.

Example

Her most haughty gesture showed her complete disregard for others.

Using than with comparative “more arrogant”

When using the comparative form "more arrogant" to compare two people, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is more arrogant than his brother." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of arrogance in "him" is higher than the level of arrogance in "his brother."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. People

  The new CEO is more arrogant than the previous one.

  The new CEO is more arrogant than the previous one.

• 2. Situations

  His behavior became the most arrogant during the negotiation.

  His behavior became the most arrogant during the negotiation.

• 3. Statements

  Her comment was more arrogant than I expected.

  Her comment was more arrogant than I expected.

• 4. Actions

  Ignoring everyone's opinions was the most arrogant thing she could do.

  Ignoring everyone's opinions was the most arrogant thing she could do.

Related idioms and phrases

Big-headed

To have an exaggerated sense of one's own importance or abilities.

Example

He is so big-headed that he never listens to anyone else's ideas.

High and mighty

To act in a superior or arrogant manner.

Example

She always acts high and mighty around her subordinates.