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 “blondest”?

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

Example

She dyed her hair and now it's blonder than before.

Example

Out of all the sisters, she is blonder.

What is the superlative form of “blondest”?

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

Example

Among all the students, she has the blondest hair.

Example

The actress is known for having the blondest hair in Hollywood.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with blond, blonder, and blondest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more blond' and 'most blond' 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?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “blonder”

Used to describe someone with lighter hair color

Example

Her fairer locks caught everyone's attention.

Similar to blonder, this emphasizes a lighter shade of hair

Example

Her hair is lighter after spending time in the sun.

A slightly poetic way of describing a blonde hair color

Example

Her hair shines with a more golden hue.

Expressions with similar meanings to “blondest”

Similar to blondest, this emphasizes the lightest shade of hair

Example

Out of all the models, she has the fairest hair.

Used to describe the highest level of lightness in hair color

Example

Her hair is the lightest among her friends.

A slightly poetic way of describing the lightest shade of blonde hair

Example

Her hair shines with the most golden color.

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 Dye

    After using the new hair dye, her hair became blonder.

    After using the new hair dye, her hair became blonder.

  • 2Natural Hair Color

    Out of all her siblings, she has the blondest hair.

    Out of all her siblings, she has the blondest hair.

  • 3Celebrity Hair

    The actress is known for her blondest hair in Hollywood.

    The actress is known for her blondest hair in Hollywood.

  • 4Hair Styling

    She wanted her hair to be blonder for the summer.

    She wanted her hair to be blonder for the summer.

  • 5Hair Care Products

    The shampoo claims to make your hair blonder in just a few washes.

    The shampoo claims to make your hair blonder in just a few washes.

Related idioms and phrases

Blondes have more fun

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

Example

She always jokes that blondes have more fun.

Bleach blonde

Describing a very light shade of blonde hair that appears almost white.

Example

She decided to go for a bleach blonde look for the summer.

Golden locks

Referring to someone's beautiful blonde hair.

Example

Her golden locks shimmered in the sunlight.

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