Learn how to use the comparative “freakier” and superlative “freakiest” 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 “freakiest”?

The comparative form of “freakiest” is “freakier”.

Example

The haunted house is freakier at night.

Example

Her costume for Halloween was freakier than anyone else's.

What is the superlative form of “freakiest”?

The superlative form of “freakiest” is “freakiest”.

Example

The horror movie I watched last night was the freakiest I've ever seen.

Example

Among all the costumes at the party, hers was the freakiest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with freaky, freakier, and freakiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more freaky' and 'most freaky' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, freakier and freakiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Freaky does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: FreakyFreakier Superlative: FreakyFreakiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “freakier”

spookier

Used to describe something that is more eerie or unsettling

Example

The abandoned mansion was even spookier than they had imagined.

Used to indicate something that is more disturbing or gives a sense of unease

Example

The old doll in the attic was creepier than anything they had ever seen.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased strangeness or oddity

Example

The more bizarre the story became, the more intrigued they were.

Expressions with similar meanings to “freakiest”

Similar to freakiest, this emphasizes a high level of eeriness or unsettling nature

Example

The abandoned asylum was considered the spookiest place in town.

Used to describe the highest level of disturbance or unease

Example

The dark forest was the creepiest place they had ever been.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of strangeness or oddity

Example

The most bizarre thing happened to me yesterday.

Using than with comparative “freakier”

When using the comparative form freakier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her costume is freakier than his." Here, than is used to show that the level of 'freakiness' in her costume is greater than the level in his costume.

How can I use this expression in context?

“freakier” and “freakiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Horror

    The movie became freakier as the plot unfolded.

    The movie became freakier as the plot unfolded.

  • 2Halloween

    The decorations in the haunted house were freakier than ever before.

    The decorations in the haunted house were freakier than ever before.

  • 3Supernatural

    The ghostly apparition was the freakiest thing they had ever witnessed.

    The ghostly apparition was the freakiest thing they had ever witnessed.

  • 4Weirdness

    The strange noises coming from the basement were getting freakier by the minute.

    The strange noises coming from the basement were getting freakier by the minute.

  • 5Unsettling

    The abandoned carnival was a freaky and freakier place to explore.

    The abandoned carnival was a freaky and freakier place to explore.

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