What is the comparative form of “carefullest”?
The comparative form of “carefullest” is “more careful”.Example
He is more careful with his money now that he's on a budget.
Example
She drives more carefully in bad weather.
What is the superlative form of “carefullest”?
The superlative form of “carefullest” is “most careful”.Example
Among all the drivers, she is the most careful.
Example
He is the most careful when handling delicate objects.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "careful" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more careful" and "most careful" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of caution or attentiveness.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Careful" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more careful”
Example
The hiker was more cautious after slipping on the trail.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most careful”
Used to describe someone who takes the most precautions or exercises the most restraint.
Example
The surgeon is the most cautious during complex procedures.
Using than with comparative “more careful”
When using the comparative form "more careful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is more careful with his money than he used to be." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of caution in the present is higher than the level of caution in the past.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more careful” and “most careful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Financial decisions
She is more careful with her investments now.
She is more careful with her investments now.
- 2Driving
He drives more carefully at night.
He drives more carefully at night.
- 3Handling fragile items
The museum staff must be the most careful when moving artifacts.
The museum staff must be the most careful when moving artifacts.
- 4Attention to detail
The architect is the most careful when reviewing blueprints.
The architect is the most careful when reviewing blueprints.
Related idioms and phrases
Better safe than sorry
It is better to be cautious and take precautions than to face negative consequences later.
Example
I always double-check my work, better safe than sorry.
Handle with care
To treat something delicately or with caution to avoid damage.
Example
The package was marked handle with care.
