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

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

Example

She is more fastidious about cleanliness than anyone I know.

Example

His attention to detail is more fastidious than his colleagues.

What is the superlative form of “fastidious”?

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

Example

Among all the employees, she is the most fastidious when it comes to organization.

Example

His cleanliness habits are the most fastidious I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "fastidious" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more fastidious" and "most fastidious" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of attention to detail or selectiveness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more fastidious”

Used to describe someone who pays more attention to detail or accuracy.

Example

The architect was more meticulous in designing the building.

Used to indicate that someone is more selective or choosy.

Example

He is more particular about the quality of his work.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most fastidious”

Used to describe someone who pays the most attention to detail or accuracy.

Example

The editor was the most meticulous in proofreading the manuscript.

Used to indicate that someone is the most selective or choosy.

Example

She is the most particular when it comes to choosing her clothes.

Using than with comparative “more fastidious”

When using the comparative form "more fastidious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more fastidious about cleanliness than anyone I know." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of attention to cleanliness in "she" is higher than the level of attention in "anyone I know."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    Her cleaning habits are more fastidious than her roommate's.

    Her cleaning habits are more fastidious than her roommate's.

  • 2Organization

    He is the most fastidious when it comes to arranging his workspace.

    He is the most fastidious when it comes to arranging his workspace.

  • 3Work

    The designer is more fastidious about the color scheme than the rest of the team.

    The designer is more fastidious about the color scheme than the rest of the team.

  • 4Fashion

    She is the most fastidious when it comes to matching her accessories.

    She is the most fastidious when it comes to matching her accessories.

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