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

What is the comparative form of “errant”?

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

Example

His behavior today is more errant than yesterday.

Example

The second draft of the essay is more errant than the first.

What is the superlative form of “errant”?

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

Example

Among all the students, he is the most errant.

Example

This is the most errant behavior I have ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "errant" to form the comparative and superlative forms. Using "erranter" or "errantest" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Errant" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Errant → More errant - Superlative form: Errant → Most errant

Expressions with similar meanings to “more errant”

wilder

Used to describe behavior that is more unruly or out of control.

Example

His actions became wilder as the night went on.

stray

Used to indicate behavior that deviates from what is expected or desired.

Example

She tends to stray from the rules and do her own thing.

wayward

Used to describe behavior that is unpredictable or difficult to control.

Example

The wayward child often gets into trouble.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most errant”

wildest

Used to describe behavior that is the most unruly or out of control.

Example

His actions were the wildest of them all.

strayest

Used to indicate behavior that deviates the most from what is expected or desired.

Example

She tends to be the strayest from the rules.

waywardest

Used to describe behavior that is the most unpredictable or difficult to control.

Example

The waywardest child always causes the most trouble.

Using than with comparative “more errant”

When using the comparative form "more errant" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His behavior today is more errant than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of errancy in his behavior today is higher than the level of errancy in his behavior "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Students

  Among all the students, he is the most errant.

  Among all the students, he is the most errant.

• 2. Behavior

  This is the most errant behavior I have ever seen.

  This is the most errant behavior I have ever seen.

• 3. Actions

  His actions became more errant as the night went on.

  His actions became more errant as the night went on.