What is the comparative form of “fetid”?
The comparative form of “fetid” is “more fetid”.Example
The garbage in the dumpster is more fetid than the trash in the bin.
Example
The smell in the bathroom is more fetid than the rest of the house.
What is the superlative form of “fetid”?
The superlative form of “fetid” is “most fetid”.Example
The sewer was the most fetid place I've ever been.
Example
The stagnant pond was the most fetid body of water I've come across.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "fetid" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more fetid" and "most fetid" are commonly used to indicate a stronger and more unpleasant odor.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Fetid" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more fetid”
more foul-smelling
Used to describe something that has a stronger and more unpleasant odor.
Example
The rotten eggs were more foul-smelling than anything I've ever encountered.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most fetid”
most foul-smelling
Used to describe something that has the strongest and most unpleasant odor.
Example
The garbage dump was the most foul-smelling location in the entire city.
Using than with comparative “more fetid”
When using the comparative form "more fetid" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The garbage in the dumpster is more fetid than the trash in the bin." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of odor in the garbage is stronger than the level of odor in the trash.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more fetid” and “most fetid” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Trash
The dumpster behind the restaurant was more fetid than any other dumpster in the area.
The dumpster behind the restaurant was more fetid than any other dumpster in the area.
- 2Sewage
The sewage treatment plant was the most fetid place I've ever visited.
The sewage treatment plant was the most fetid place I've ever visited.
- 3Rotting food
The refrigerator smelled more fetid each day as the food continued to spoil.
The refrigerator smelled more fetid each day as the food continued to spoil.
- 4Decaying matter
The swamp emitted the most fetid odor imaginable.
The swamp emitted the most fetid odor imaginable.
