Learn how to use the comparative “crampier” and superlative “crampiest” 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 “crampy”?

The comparative form of “crampy” is “crampier”.

Example

The old chair is crampier than the new one.

Example

After running for a long time, her legs felt crampier than before.

What is the superlative form of “crampy”?

The superlative form of “crampy” is “crampiest”.

Example

Among all the rooms, the attic is the crampiest.

Example

The last row of seats in the theater is known for being the crampiest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “crampier”

Used to describe something that is more confined or crowded

Example

The small apartment felt more cramped after they moved in all their furniture.

Used to indicate something that is more constricted or restricted

Example

The shoes she wore were tighter than her usual size, causing discomfort.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased discomfort

Example

The airplane seat became more uncomfortable as the flight went on.

Expressions with similar meanings to “crampiest”

Similar to crampiest, this emphasizes the highest level of confinement or crowding

Example

The storage closet was the most cramped space in the entire house.

Used to describe the highest level of constriction or restriction

Example

The corset she wore was the tightest she had ever tried on.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of discomfort

Example

The wooden bench was the most uncomfortable seating option available.

Using than with comparative “crampier”

When using the comparative form crampier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The old chair is crampier than the new one." Here, than is used to show that the level of crampiness in the old chair is greater than the level of crampiness in the new one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“crampier” and “crampiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Furniture

    The small sofa is crampier than the spacious couch.

    The small sofa is crampier than the spacious couch.

  • 2Spaces

    The storage room is the crampiest area in the house.

    The storage room is the crampiest area in the house.

  • 3Clothing

    The new jeans felt crampier than her old ones.

    The new jeans felt crampier than her old ones.

  • 4Travel

    The economy class seats are known for being the crampiest on long flights.

    The economy class seats are known for being the crampiest on long flights.

  • 5Physical Sensations

    After sitting in the same position for hours, her muscles felt crampier than before.

    After sitting in the same position for hours, her muscles felt crampier than before.

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