Learn how to use the comparative “clearer” and superlative “clearest” 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 “clearheaded”?

The comparative form of “clearheaded” is “clearer”.

Example

After a good night's sleep, she felt clearer in the morning.

Example

His explanation was clearer than mine.

What is the superlative form of “clearheaded”?

The superlative form of “clearheaded” is “clearest”.

Example

Out of all the explanations, hers was the clearest.

Example

He has the clearest understanding of the topic.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "clearheaded," "clearer," and "clearest." Instead, "clearer" and "clearest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "clearheaded." Using "most clearheaded" or "more clearheaded" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Clearheaded" follows the regular comparative and superlative form: - Comparative form: Clearheaded → Clearer - Superlative form: Clearheaded → Clearest

Expressions with similar meanings to “clearer”

Used to describe someone who is able to think or concentrate without confusion or distraction.

Example

She was more focused and clearheaded after meditating.

Used to indicate a higher level of mental clarity or acuity.

Example

His mind became sharper as he solved the puzzle.

Used to describe someone who is able to think clearly and express themselves coherently.

Example

Her lucid explanation helped us understand the concept better.

Expressions with similar meanings to “clearest”

Used to describe someone who is able to think or concentrate without confusion or distraction to the highest degree.

Example

She had the most focused and clearest mind in the group.

Used to indicate the highest level of mental clarity or acuity.

Example

His mind was the sharpest among all the participants.

Used to describe someone who is able to think clearly and express themselves coherently to the highest degree.

Example

Her most lucid explanation left no room for confusion.

Using than with comparative “clearer”

When using the comparative form "clearer" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His explanation was clearer than mine." Here, "than" is used to show that the quality of his explanation is higher than the quality of my explanation.

How can I use this expression in context?

“clearer” and “clearest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Explanations

    Her explanation was clearer than his.

    Her explanation was clearer than his.

  • 2Understanding

    Out of all the students, she has the clearest understanding of the subject.

    Out of all the students, she has the clearest understanding of the subject.

  • 3Thought Process

    His thought process became clearer as he analyzed the problem.

    His thought process became clearer as he analyzed the problem.

  • 4Decision Making

    She has the clearest mind when it comes to making important decisions.

    She has the clearest mind when it comes to making important decisions.

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