Learn how to use the comparative “dewier” and superlative “dewiest” 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 “dewy”?

The comparative form of “dewy” is “dewier”.

Example

The morning grass is dewier than the afternoon grass.

Example

Her skin looked dewier after using the moisturizer.

What is the superlative form of “dewy”?

The superlative form of “dewy” is “dewiest”.

Example

Among all the flowers, the rose is the dewiest.

Example

Her face was glowing with the dewiest complexion.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “dewier”

Used to describe something that is more moist or damp

Example

The moister soil is better for growing plants.

Similar to moister, this emphasizes a higher level of moisture

Example

The rain made the ground wetter and more slippery.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased humidity or moisture in the air

Example

The more humid climate in the tropics can be challenging for some people.

Expressions with similar meanings to “dewiest”

moistest

Similar to dewiest, this emphasizes the highest level of moisture

Example

The rainforest has the moistest environment on Earth.

Used to describe the highest level of wetness or moisture

Example

The storm left the ground in a wettest state.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of humidity or moisture in the air

Example

The Amazon rainforest has the most humid climate in the world.

Using than with comparative “dewier”

When using the comparative form dewier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The morning grass is dewier than the afternoon grass." Here, than is used to show that the level of dewiness in the morning grass is greater than the level of dewiness in the afternoon grass.

How can I use this expression in context?

“dewier” and “dewiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Nature

    The leaves of the plant were dewier after the rain.

    The leaves of the plant were dewier after the rain.

  • 2Skincare

    The moisturizer made her skin look dewier and more radiant.

    The moisturizer made her skin look dewier and more radiant.

  • 3Weather

    The air felt dewier after the storm.

    The air felt dewier after the storm.

  • 4Gardening

    The dewiest flowers in the garden were the most vibrant.

    The dewiest flowers in the garden were the most vibrant.

  • 5Beauty

    She achieved a dewiest complexion with the right makeup products.

    She achieved a dewiest complexion with the right makeup products.

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