Learn how to use the comparative “girlier” and superlative “girliest” 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 “girly”?

The comparative form of “girly” is “girlier”.

Example

She wore a girlier dress than her sister.

Example

The decorations in her room are girlier than in her brother's room.

What is the superlative form of “girly”?

The superlative form of “girly” is “girliest”.

Example

Among all the dresses, the pink one is the girliest.

Example

Her room is known for being the girliest in the house.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “girlier”

Used to describe something that is more traditionally associated with girls or women

Example

Her style is more feminine than her friend's.

Used to describe something that is delicate or elegant in a feminine way

Example

The flowers in her garden are daintier than in her neighbor's garden.

Used to describe behavior or mannerisms that are considered proper or refined for a woman

Example

She has a more ladylike way of speaking compared to her friends.

Expressions with similar meanings to “girliest”

Similar to girliest, this emphasizes the highest level of association with girls or women

Example

Her outfit is the most feminine among all her friends' outfits.

Used to describe something that is the most delicate or elegant in a feminine way

Example

The cake she baked was the daintiest among all the desserts at the party.

Used to describe behavior or mannerisms that are considered the most proper or refined for a woman

Example

She has the most ladylike demeanor among all her colleagues.

Using than with comparative “girlier”

When using the comparative form girlier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She wore a dress girlier than her sister." Here, than is used to show that the level of 'girliness' in her dress is greater than the level in her sister's dress.

How can I use this expression in context?

“girlier” and “girliest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Fashion

    Her outfit is girlier than her friend's.

    Her outfit is girlier than her friend's.

  • 2Decor

    The room is decorated in a girlier style than the rest of the house.

    The room is decorated in a girlier style than the rest of the house.

  • 3Behavior

    Her mannerisms are girlier than her sister's.

    Her mannerisms are girlier than her sister's.

  • 4Toys

    The doll is girlier than the action figure.

    The doll is girlier than the action figure.

  • 5Interests

    Her hobbies are girlier than her brother's.

    Her hobbies are girlier than her brother's.

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