Learn how to use the comparative “bushier” and superlative “bushiest” 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 “bushiest”?

The comparative form of “bushiest” is “bushier”.

Example

The oak tree in the backyard is bushier than the maple tree.

Example

Her eyebrows are bushier than mine.

What is the superlative form of “bushiest”?

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

Example

Among all the plants in the garden, the rose bush is the bushiest.

Example

Her eyebrows are known for being the bushiest in town.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “bushier”

Used to describe something that has a higher density of foliage or hair

Example

The denser shrubs provide more privacy in the garden.

Used to indicate something that has a greater thickness or fullness

Example

His beard is thicker than his brother's.

A slightly informal way of expressing increased bushiness

Example

The neglected garden has become more overgrown with each passing year.

Expressions with similar meanings to “bushiest”

Similar to bushiest, this emphasizes a high density of foliage or hair

Example

The rainforest is home to some of the densest vegetation on Earth.

Used to describe the highest level of thickness or fullness

Example

Her hair is the thickest among all her siblings.

A slightly informal way of expressing the highest level of bushiness

Example

The abandoned house has the most overgrown garden in the neighborhood.

Using than with comparative “bushier”

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

How can I use this expression in context?

“bushier” and “bushiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Plants and Trees

    The rose bush is bushier than the daisy plant.

    The rose bush is bushier than the daisy plant.

  • 2Eyebrows

    Her eyebrows are known for being bushier than anyone else's.

    Her eyebrows are known for being bushier than anyone else's.

  • 3Animals

    The squirrel's tail becomes bushier during the winter months.

    The squirrel's tail becomes bushier during the winter months.

  • 4Hairstyles

    The 80s hairstyle was characterized by bushier and voluminous hair.

    The 80s hairstyle was characterized by bushier and voluminous hair.

  • 5Facial Hair

    His mustache is bushier than his beard.

    His mustache is bushier than his beard.

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