Learn how to use the comparative “frowsier” and superlative “frowsiest” 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 “frowsy”?

The comparative form of “frowsy” is “frowsier”.

Example

Her hair looked frowsier in the morning.

Example

The old couch is frowsier than the new one.

What is the superlative form of “frowsy”?

The superlative form of “frowsy” is “frowsiest”.

Example

Among all the students, she has the frowsiest appearance.

Example

The attic is known for being the frowsiest room in the house.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “frowsier”

Used to describe something that is untidy or disheveled

Example

His room was even messier than mine.

Used to indicate something that is not neat or well-groomed

Example

She wore a sloppier outfit than usual.

A slightly formal way of expressing a lack of neatness or tidiness

Example

The garden had become more unkempt over the winter months.

Expressions with similar meanings to “frowsiest”

Similar to frowsiest, this emphasizes a high level of untidiness or dishevelment

Example

The kitchen was the messiest room in the house.

Used to describe the highest level of lack of neatness or well-groomed appearance

Example

He was wearing the sloppiest clothes at the party.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of lack of neatness or tidiness

Example

The abandoned house was the most unkempt building on the street.

Using than with comparative “frowsier”

When using the comparative form frowsier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her hair is frowsier than her sister's hair." Here, than is used to show that the level of frowsiness in 'her' hair is greater than the level of frowsiness in her sister's hair.

How can I use this expression in context?

“frowsier” and “frowsiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Appearance

    His clothes were frowsier than hers.

    His clothes were frowsier than hers.

  • 2Rooms

    The basement is the frowsiest room in the house.

    The basement is the frowsiest room in the house.

  • 3Hair

    Her hair became frowsier as the day went on.

    Her hair became frowsier as the day went on.

  • 4Gardens

    The neglected garden was the frowsiest in the neighborhood.

    The neglected garden was the frowsiest in the neighborhood.

  • 5Animals

    The stray cat had the frowsiest fur.

    The stray cat had the frowsiest fur.

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