Learn how to use the comparative “crasser” and superlative “crassest” 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 “crass”?

The comparative form of “crass” is “crasser”.

Example

His behavior was crasser than I expected.

Example

The second movie was crasser than the first one.

What is the superlative form of “crass”?

The superlative form of “crass” is “crassest”.

Example

Among all the contestants, he made the crassest comment.

Example

The third movie in the series is known for being the crassest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “crasser”

Used to describe something that is crass in a rough or vulgar manner

Example

His language became coarser as he got angrier.

ruder

Used to indicate something that is crass in terms of manners or behavior

Example

Her comments were ruder than necessary.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased crassness

Example

The jokes in the new comedy were more tasteless than in the previous one.

Expressions with similar meanings to “crassest”

Similar to crassest, this emphasizes both roughness and vulgarity

Example

Among all the comedians, his humor is the coarsest.

Used to describe the highest level of crassness in terms of manners or behavior

Example

His behavior at the party was the rudest.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of crassness

Example

The jokes in the new comedy were the most tasteless of all.

Using than with comparative “crasser”

When using the comparative form crasser to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His behavior was crasser than I expected." Here, than is used to show that the level of crassness in 'his' behavior is greater than expected.

How can I use this expression in context?

“crasser” and “crassest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Behavior

    His comments were crasser than hers.

    His comments were crasser than hers.

  • 2Movies

    The sequel was crasser than the original.

    The sequel was crasser than the original.

  • 3Comedy

    The comedian's jokes became crasser as the night went on.

    The comedian's jokes became crasser as the night went on.

  • 4Language

    His language became crasser as he got angrier.

    His language became crasser as he got angrier.

  • 5Manners

    Her behavior at the party was the crassest.

    Her behavior at the party was the crassest.

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