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

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

Example

The revised version of the speech was more felicitous than the original.

Example

Her choice of words in the poem was more felicitous than in her previous works.

What is the superlative form of “felicitous”?

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

Example

Among all the options, the final decision was the most felicitous.

Example

Her performance in the play was the most felicitous I've seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "felicitous" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more felicitous" and "most felicitous" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of appropriateness or suitability.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more felicitous”

Used to describe something that is more suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

Example

The new dress is more appropriate for the formal event.

Used to indicate that something is more likely to be accurate or suitable.

Example

His explanation of the theory was more apt than the others.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most felicitous”

Used to describe something that is the most suitable or fitting for a particular situation.

Example

The chosen candidate was the most appropriate for the job.

Used to indicate that something is the most likely to be accurate or suitable.

Example

His conclusion was the most apt among all the theories.

Using than with comparative “more felicitous”

When using the comparative form "more felicitous" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The revised version of the speech was more felicitous than the original." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of appropriateness in the revised version is higher than the level of appropriateness in the original version.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more felicitous” and “most felicitous” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Speeches or Writing

    His choice of words in the speech was more felicitous than in his previous speeches.

    His choice of words in the speech was more felicitous than in his previous speeches.

  • 2Decisions

    The final decision was the most felicitous among all the options.

    The final decision was the most felicitous among all the options.

  • 3Performances

    Her acting in the play was the most felicitous I've seen.

    Her acting in the play was the most felicitous I've seen.

  • 4Choices

    The selected option was more felicitous than the others.

    The selected option was more felicitous than the others.

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