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

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

Example

His stories are more exaggerative than hers.

Example

The second speaker was more exaggerative in his claims.

What is the superlative form of “exaggerative”?

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

Example

Out of all the speakers, he was the most exaggerative.

Example

Her retelling of the story was the most exaggerative I've ever heard.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more exaggerative”

Used to describe something that is more elaborated or exaggerated.

Example

Her version of the events was more embellished than the truth.

Used to indicate that something is more exaggerated or over-the-top.

Example

The politician's promises were more hyperbolic than realistic.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most exaggerative”

Used to describe something that is the most elaborated or exaggerated.

Example

The movie's plot was the most embellished version of the original story.

Used to indicate that something is the most exaggerated or over-the-top.

Example

The advertisement's claims were the most hyperbolic statements I've ever seen.

Using than with comparative “more exaggerative”

When using the comparative form "more exaggerative" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His stories are more exaggerative than hers." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of exaggeration in "his stories" is higher than the level of exaggeration in "hers."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    His retelling of the incident was more exaggerative than the actual events.

    His retelling of the incident was more exaggerative than the actual events.

  • 2Claims

    The advertisement's promises were the most exaggerative I've ever seen.

    The advertisement's promises were the most exaggerative I've ever seen.

  • 3Descriptions

    Her description of the sunset was more exaggerative than the reality.

    Her description of the sunset was more exaggerative than the reality.

  • 4Speeches

    The politician's speech was the most exaggerative among all the candidates.

    The politician's speech was the most exaggerative among all the candidates.

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