Learn how to use the comparative “corkier” and superlative “corkiest” 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 “corky”?

The comparative form of “corky” is “corkier”.

Example

The new wine bottle has a corkier texture than the old one.

Example

Her personality is corkier than her sister's.

What is the superlative form of “corky”?

The superlative form of “corky” is “corkiest”.

Example

Out of all the wine bottles, this one has the corkiest texture.

Example

She has the corkiest personality in the family.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “corkier”

more cork-like

Used to describe something that resembles or has the characteristics of cork

Example

The material used for the bulletin board is more cork-like than the previous one.

Used to describe something that is more eccentric or unconventional

Example

His sense of humor is more quirky than most people's.

Used to describe something that is more strange or unusual

Example

The painting had a more peculiar style compared to the others in the gallery.

Expressions with similar meanings to “corkiest”

most cork-like

Similar to corkiest, this emphasizes the highest level of resemblance to or characteristics of cork

Example

The material used for the bulletin board is the most cork-like out of all the options.

Used to describe the highest level of eccentricity or unconventionality

Example

Her artwork is considered the quirkiest in the exhibition.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of strangeness or unusualness

Example

The painting had the most peculiar style out of all the artworks.

Using than with comparative “corkier”

When using the comparative form corkier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The new wine bottle has a corkier texture than the old one." Here, than is used to show that the texture of the new wine bottle is greater in corkiness than the texture of the old one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“corkier” and “corkiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Wine

    This bottle has a corkier texture than the previous one.

    This bottle has a corkier texture than the previous one.

  • 2Personalities

    Her behavior is corkier than her sister's.

    Her behavior is corkier than her sister's.

  • 3Materials

    The new bulletin board is corkier than the old one.

    The new bulletin board is corkier than the old one.

  • 4Art

    His artwork has the corkiest style in the exhibition.

    His artwork has the corkiest style in the exhibition.

  • 5Fashion

    She always wears the corkiest outfits at parties.

    She always wears the corkiest outfits at parties.

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