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

The comparative form of “evilest” is “more evil”.

Example

The villain in the movie is more evil than any other character.

Example

His actions became more evil as the story progressed.

What is the superlative form of “evilest”?

The superlative form of “evilest” is “most evil”.

Example

Among all the villains, he is the most evil of them all.

Example

The serial killer's crimes were the most evil acts imaginable.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "evil" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more evil" and "most evil" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of moral wrongness or maliciousness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more evil”

Used to describe something or someone that is more morally wrong or malicious.

Example

The witch's curse was more wicked than anyone could have imagined.

Used to indicate a higher level of harmful intent or ill will.

Example

The dictator's regime became more malevolent with each passing year.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most evil”

Used to describe something or someone that is the most morally wrong or malicious.

Example

The mastermind's plan was the most wicked scheme ever devised.

Used to indicate the highest level of harmful intent or ill will.

Example

The demon's actions were the most malevolent acts witnessed by mankind.

Using than with comparative “more evil”

When using the comparative form "more evil" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The villain in the movie is more evil than any other character." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of evilness in the villain is higher than the level of evilness in any other character.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    The antagonist in the story is the most evil character.

    The antagonist in the story is the most evil character.

  • 2Actions

    His deeds were more evil than anyone could have anticipated.

    His deeds were more evil than anyone could have anticipated.

  • 3Intentions

    The villain's plan was more evil than anyone could have imagined.

    The villain's plan was more evil than anyone could have imagined.

  • 4Situations

    The world under his rule became the most evil place imaginable.

    The world under his rule became the most evil place imaginable.

Related idioms and phrases

The devil incarnate

Someone who is extremely evil or wicked.

Example

He is the devil incarnate with his deceitful ways.

Wicked witch

A term used to describe a female character, often a villain, who is evil and malicious.

Example

The wicked witch cast a spell on the princess.

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