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

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

Example

He dressed more foppishly than anyone else at the party.

Example

Her brother's style was more foppish than her own.

What is the superlative form of “foppish”?

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

Example

Among all the guests, he was the most foppish in his attire.

Example

Her collection of vintage clothing is the most foppish I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are used with foppish to form the comparative and superlative forms. The forms 'more foppish' and 'most foppish' are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Foppish follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: FoppishMore foppish Superlative: FoppishMost foppish

Expressions with similar meanings to “more foppish”

dandier

Used to describe someone who is even more stylish and fashionable in a showy or extravagant way

Example

He always dresses in the dandiest outfits for special occasions.

Similar to more foppish, this emphasizes a flashy or flamboyant style

Example

The pop star's stage costumes are always the flashiest.

Describing someone who is even more extravagant or attention-seeking in their fashion choices

Example

The fashion designer's runway shows are known for their more flamboyant designs.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most foppish”

Similar to most foppish, this emphasizes the highest level of stylishness and extravagance

Example

He always wears the dandiest outfits to formal events.

Used to describe the highest level of flashiness or flamboyance in fashion

Example

The singer's red carpet looks are always the flashiest.

Describing someone who exhibits the highest level of extravagance and attention-seeking in their fashion choices

Example

The actor's costume for the play was the most flamboyant on stage.

Using than with comparative “more foppish”

When using the comparative form more foppish to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "His outfit was more foppish than hers." Here, than is used to show that the level of foppishness in 'his' outfit is greater than the level in 'hers'.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    She always dresses more foppishly than her friends.

    She always dresses more foppishly than her friends.

  • 2Events

    He wore the most foppish outfit to the gala.

    He wore the most foppish outfit to the gala.

  • 3Historical Settings

    The characters in the period drama were dressed in more foppish attire.

    The characters in the period drama were dressed in more foppish attire.

  • 4Celebrity Fashion

    The actress's red carpet looks are always the most foppish.

    The actress's red carpet looks are always the most foppish.

  • 5Art and Design

    The artist's paintings are known for their more foppish color palettes.

    The artist's paintings are known for their more foppish color palettes.

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