Learn how to use the comparative “more delicious” and superlative “most delicious” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “delicious”?

The comparative form of “delicious” is “more delicious”.

Example

The homemade cookies are more delicious than store-bought ones.

Example

The fresh fruit is more delicious than the canned version.

What is the superlative form of “delicious”?

The superlative form of “delicious” is “most delicious”.

Example

Among all the desserts, the cheesecake is the most delicious.

Example

The restaurant serves the most delicious pasta I've ever had.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "delicious" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more delicious" and "most delicious" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of taste.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Delicious" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more delicious”

tastier

Used to describe something that has a better taste.

Example

The homemade pizza is tastier than the frozen one.

yummier

Used to indicate that something is more enjoyable to eat.

Example

The chocolate cake is yummier than the vanilla one.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most delicious”

most tasty

Used to describe something that has the best taste.

Example

The steak was the most tasty dish on the menu.

most flavorful

Used to indicate that something has the most intense or rich taste.

Example

The curry is the most flavorful dish in the restaurant.

Using than with comparative “more delicious”

When using the comparative form "more delicious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The homemade cookies are more delicious than store-bought ones." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of taste in the "homemade cookies" is higher than the level of taste in the "store-bought ones."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more delicious” and “most delicious” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Food

  The homemade soup is more delicious than the canned version.

  The homemade soup is more delicious than the canned version.

• 2. Beverages

  Freshly squeezed orange juice is the most delicious drink.

  Freshly squeezed orange juice is the most delicious drink.

• 3. Desserts

  The homemade pie is more delicious than the store-bought one.

  The homemade pie is more delicious than the store-bought one.

• 4. Cuisine

  Thai food is the most delicious cuisine I've tried.

  Thai food is the most delicious cuisine I've tried.

Related idioms and phrases

Finger-licking good

Used to describe food that is extremely tasty and enjoyable to eat.

Example

The fried chicken is finger-licking good.

A taste of heaven

Something that is incredibly delicious and gives immense pleasure.

Example

The chocolate truffle is a taste of heaven.