Learn how to use the comparative “more diligent” and superlative “most diligent” 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 “diligent”?

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

Example

She is more diligent in her studies than her classmates.

Example

He became more diligent in his work after receiving a promotion.

What is the superlative form of “diligent”?

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

Example

Among all the students, she is the most diligent.

Example

He is the most diligent worker in the company.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more diligent”

Used to describe someone who puts in more effort and dedication.

Example

The new employee is more hardworking than the others.

Used to indicate that someone is more diligent and productive.

Example

She is more industrious than her siblings.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most diligent”

Used to describe someone who puts in the most effort and dedication.

Example

She is the most hardworking student in the class.

Used to indicate that someone is the most diligent and productive.

Example

He is the most industrious employee in the department.

Using than with comparative “more diligent”

When using the comparative form "more diligent" to compare two people or things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more diligent in her studies than her classmates." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of diligence in "she" is higher than the level of diligence in "her classmates."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more diligent” and “most diligent” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Studies

    He is the most diligent student in the class.

    He is the most diligent student in the class.

  • 2Work

    She is more diligent in her job than her colleagues.

    She is more diligent in her job than her colleagues.

  • 3Projects

    He put in more diligent effort into completing the project.

    He put in more diligent effort into completing the project.

  • 4Tasks

    She is the most diligent employee when it comes to completing tasks.

    She is the most diligent employee when it comes to completing tasks.

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