Learn how to use the comparative “brainier” and superlative “brainiest” 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 “brainy”?

The comparative form of “brainy” is “brainier”.

Example

She is brainier than her classmates.

Example

He solved the puzzle brainier than anyone else.

What is the superlative form of “brainy”?

The superlative form of “brainy” is “brainiest”.

Example

Among all the students, she is the brainiest.

Example

He is considered the brainiest person in the room.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

Brainy follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. 'More brainy' and 'most brainy' are also acceptable forms, but they are less common than brainier and brainiest.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Brainy does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: BrainyBrainier (or more brainy) Superlative: BrainyBrainiest (or most brainy)

Expressions with similar meanings to “brainier”

Used to describe someone who is more intelligent or clever

Example

The smarter student always gets the highest grades.

A formal way of expressing increased intelligence

Example

The professor is known for being more intelligent than his peers.

Used to indicate someone who is more skilled at problem-solving or thinking creatively

Example

Her more clever approach to the project impressed everyone.

Expressions with similar meanings to “brainiest”

Similar to brainiest, this emphasizes high intelligence or cleverness

Example

The smartest student in the class always has the right answer.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of intelligence

Example

The professor is regarded as the most intelligent person in the field.

Used to describe the highest level of problem-solving or creative thinking

Example

Her innovative ideas make her the most clever person on the team.

Using than with comparative “brainier”

When using the comparative form brainier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is brainier than her classmates." Here, than is used to show that her level of intelligence is greater than that of her classmates.

How can I use this expression in context?

“brainier” and “brainiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Academic Achievements

    She always gets higher grades and is considered brainier than her classmates.

    She always gets higher grades and is considered brainier than her classmates.

  • 2Problem-Solving

    He came up with a brainier solution to the puzzle than anyone else.

    He came up with a brainier solution to the puzzle than anyone else.

  • 3Intellectual Discussions

    In debates, he always presents brainier arguments than his opponents.

    In debates, he always presents brainier arguments than his opponents.

  • 4Career Success

    She is the brainiest person in the company and has achieved great success.

    She is the brainiest person in the company and has achieved great success.

  • 5Creative Thinking

    His innovative ideas make him the brainiest person in the room.

    His innovative ideas make him the brainiest person in the room.

Related idioms and phrases

Use your head

To think carefully or use your intelligence to solve a problem.

Example

Instead of panicking, he decided to use his head and come up with a solution.

Brainstorm

To generate creative ideas through group discussion or individual thinking.

Example

Let's brainstorm some ideas for the new project.

Put on your thinking cap

To focus and think deeply about something.

Example

If you want to solve this problem, you need to put on your thinking cap.

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