Learn how to use the comparative “hotter” and superlative “hottest” 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 “hotbrained”?

The comparative form of “hotbrained” is “hotter”.

Example

The weather today is hotter than yesterday.

Example

She became hotter as she danced.

What is the superlative form of “hotbrained”?

The superlative form of “hotbrained” is “hottest”.

Example

This is the hottest day of the year.

Example

She is considered the hottest actress in Hollywood.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "hot," "hotter," and "hottest." Instead, "hotter" and "hottest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "hot." Using "most hot" or "more hot" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Hot" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Hot → Hotter - Superlative form: Hot → Hottest

Expressions with similar meanings to “hotter”

Used to describe something that has a higher temperature.

Example

The water in the pool is warmer than the ocean.

sunnier

Used to describe a place or weather that has more sunlight.

Example

The beach is sunnier than the park.

Used to describe something that is intense or passionate.

Example

His speech was fiery and full of emotion.

Expressions with similar meanings to “hottest”

steamiest

Used to describe something that is very hot and humid.

Example

The sauna is the steamiest room in the spa.

Used to describe something that is extremely hot or passionate.

Example

Their argument reached its most intense point.

Used to describe something that is extremely strong or powerful.

Example

The dragon's breath was the fiercest fire they had ever seen.

Using than with comparative “hotter”

When using the comparative form "hotter" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The weather today is hotter than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the temperature today is higher than the temperature "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

“hotter” and “hottest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Weather

    Today is hotter than yesterday.

    Today is hotter than yesterday.

  • 2Food

    The chili sauce is the hottest in town.

    The chili sauce is the hottest in town.

  • 3Fashion

    She wore the hottest trends of the season.

    She wore the hottest trends of the season.

  • 4Popularity

    He is the hottest musician right now.

    He is the hottest musician right now.

Related idioms and phrases

In the hot seat

To be in a position of high pressure or scrutiny.

Example

During the interview, he was in the hot seat and had to answer tough questions.

Hot under the collar

To become angry or agitated.

Example

When he heard the news, he got hot under the collar and started shouting.

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