What is the comparative form of “excellent”?
The comparative form of “excellent” is “more excellent”.Example
Her performance in the play was more excellent than I had anticipated.
Example
The second edition of the book is more excellent than the first edition.
What is the superlative form of “excellent”?
The superlative form of “excellent” is “most excellent”.Example
Among all the candidates, she gave the most excellent presentation.
Example
The final project was the most excellent work I've seen from him.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "excellent" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more excellent" and "most excellent" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of quality or standard.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Excellent" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more excellent”
Expressions with similar meanings to “most excellent”
Used to indicate the highest quality or standard.
Example
This is the best movie I've seen all year.
supreme
Used to describe something that is of the highest quality or greatest value.
Example
The chef's signature dish is supreme in taste and presentation.
Using than with comparative “more excellent”
When using the comparative form "more excellent" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her performance in the play was more excellent than I had anticipated." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of excellence in her performance was higher than the expected level.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more excellent” and “most excellent” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Performances
His singing was more excellent than I had imagined.
His singing was more excellent than I had imagined.
- 2Products
The new model is the most excellent in terms of features and performance.
The new model is the most excellent in terms of features and performance.
- 3Achievements
Winning the championship was the most excellent moment of his career.
Winning the championship was the most excellent moment of his career.
- 4Presentations
The speaker gave a more excellent presentation than the previous speaker.
The speaker gave a more excellent presentation than the previous speaker.
Related idioms and phrases
Top-notch
Of the highest quality or standard.
Example
The hotel provides top-notch service and amenities.
Second to none
The best or of the highest quality.
Example
Her skills are second to none in the industry.
