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

What is the comparative form of “bitterest”?

The comparative form of “bitterest” is “more bitter”.

Example

The coffee is more bitter than the tea.

Example

Dark chocolate is more bitter than milk chocolate.

What is the superlative form of “bitterest”?

The superlative form of “bitterest” is “most bitter”.

Example

Among all the fruits, grapefruit is the most bitter.

Example

The tonic water was the most bitter drink I've ever had.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "bitter" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more bitter" and "most bitter" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of bitterness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more bitter”

more acrid

Used to describe something that has a stronger and more unpleasant taste or smell.

Example

The medicine had a more acrid flavor than I expected.

more pungent

Used to indicate a stronger and more intense taste or smell.

Example

The blue cheese had a more pungent aroma than the cheddar cheese.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most bitter”

most acrid

Used to describe something that has the strongest and most unpleasant taste or smell.

Example

The vinegar had the most acrid flavor of all the condiments.

most pungent

Used to indicate the strongest and most intense taste or smell.

Example

The chili pepper had the most pungent aroma among all the spices.

Using than with comparative “more bitter”

When using the comparative form "more bitter" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The coffee is more bitter than the tea." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of bitterness in "coffee" is higher than the level of bitterness in "tea."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Food and Drinks

  The dark beer is more bitter than the light beer.

  The dark beer is more bitter than the light beer.

• 2. Medicine

  The cough syrup is the most bitter medicine I've ever tasted.

  The cough syrup is the most bitter medicine I've ever tasted.

• 3. Flavors

  The lemonade is more bitter than the orange juice.

  The lemonade is more bitter than the orange juice.

• 4. Herbs and Spices

  The turmeric is the most bitter spice in the recipe.

  The turmeric is the most bitter spice in the recipe.

Related idioms and phrases

Bitter pill to swallow

Something that is difficult or unpleasant to accept.

Example

Losing the game was a bitter pill to swallow for the team.

Bitter end

To continue doing something until the very end, even if it becomes difficult or unpleasant.

Example

He fought to the bitter end to defend his beliefs.