Learn how to use the comparative “more bustling” and superlative “most bustling” 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 “bustling”?

The comparative form of “bustling” is “more bustling”.

Example

The city center is more bustling than the suburbs.

Example

The market is more bustling on weekends.

What is the superlative form of “bustling”?

The superlative form of “bustling” is “most bustling”.

Example

The city center is the most bustling area in the entire city.

Example

The market is the most bustling on Saturdays.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "bustling" to form the comparative and superlative forms. Using "better" and "best" would be grammatically incorrect in this context.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Bustling" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Bustling → More bustling - Superlative form: Bustling → Most bustling

Expressions with similar meanings to “more bustling”

Used to describe a place or activity that has more people or activity.

Example

The downtown area is much busier during rush hour.

Used to describe a place or atmosphere that is more energetic and vibrant.

Example

The nightlife in this city is much livelier than in the suburbs.

Used to describe a place or community that is full of life and activity.

Example

The neighborhood has a vibrant street market every weekend.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most bustling”

Used to describe a place or activity that has the highest level of people or activity.

Example

The airport is the busiest place in the city.

Used to describe a place or atmosphere that is the most energetic and vibrant.

Example

The downtown area is the liveliest part of the city at night.

Used to describe a place or community that is full of life and activity.

Example

The neighborhood has the most vibrant street market in the city.

Using than with comparative “more bustling”

When using the comparative form "more bustling" to compare two places or activities, you can use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The city center is more bustling than the suburbs." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of bustling activity in the city center is higher than in the suburbs.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more bustling” and “most bustling” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1City Life

    The downtown area is more bustling than the residential neighborhoods.

    The downtown area is more bustling than the residential neighborhoods.

  • 2Markets

    The farmer's market is the most bustling on weekends.

    The farmer's market is the most bustling on weekends.

  • 3Tourist Areas

    The main square is more bustling during the summer tourist season.

    The main square is more bustling during the summer tourist season.

  • 4Shopping Districts

    The shopping mall is the most bustling on weekends.

    The shopping mall is the most bustling on weekends.

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