Learn how to use the comparative “blonder” and superlative “blondest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “blonde”?

The comparative form of “blonde” is “blonder”.

Example

Her hair is blonder than her sister's.

Example

She dyed her hair and now it's blonder.

What is the superlative form of “blonde”?

The superlative form of “blonde” is “blondest”.

Example

Out of all the girls, she has the blondest hair.

Example

Her hair is known for being the blondest in the family.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with blonde, blonder, and blondest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more blonde' and 'most blonde' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, blonder and blondest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Blonde does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: BlondeBlonder Superlative: BlondeBlondest

Expressions with similar meanings to “blonder”

Used to describe hair that is lighter in color

Example

Her lighter hair makes her look younger.

Similar to blonder, this emphasizes a light and pale shade of hair

Example

Her fairer hair complements her complexion.

A way to describe hair that has a golden or yellowish hue

Example

Her hair has become more golden after spending time in the sun.

Expressions with similar meanings to “blondest”

Similar to blondest, this emphasizes the lightness of the hair color

Example

Her hair is the lightest among all her friends.

Used to describe the highest level of lightness and paleness in hair color

Example

Her hair is the fairest in the entire school.

A way to describe the highest level of golden or yellowish hue in hair

Example

Her hair is the most golden out of all the models.

Using than with comparative “blonder”

When using the comparative form blonder to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her hair is blonder than her sister's." Here, than is used to show that the level of blondness in 'her' hair is greater than the level of blondness in her sister's hair.

How can I use this expression in context?

“blonder” and “blondest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Hair Comparisons

    Her hair is blonder than her friend's.

    Her hair is blonder than her friend's.

  • 2Hair Transformations

    She dyed her hair and now it's blonder.

    She dyed her hair and now it's blonder.

  • 3Hair Descriptions

    The model has the blondest hair on the runway.

    The model has the blondest hair on the runway.

  • 4Hair Rankings

    Out of all the contestants, she has the blondest hair.

    Out of all the contestants, she has the blondest hair.

  • 5Hair Preferences

    He prefers women with blonder hair.

    He prefers women with blonder hair.

Related idioms and phrases

Dumb blonde

A stereotype that portrays blondes as unintelligent or naive.

Example

She defied the dumb blonde stereotype by excelling in her studies.

Blondes have more fun

A saying that suggests that people with blonde hair enjoy life more.

Example

She dyed her hair blonde because she believed that blondes have more fun.

Bleach blonde

Describing hair that has been lightened to a very pale shade of blonde.

Example

She went to the salon to get her hair bleach blonde.

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