Learn how to use the comparative “hotter” and superlative “hottest” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “hothearted”?

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

Example

The coffee is hotter than the tea.

Example

The weather today is hotter than yesterday.

What is the superlative form of “hothearted”?

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

Example

This chili is the hottest I've ever tasted.

Example

Today is the hottest day of the year.

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 comparative and superlative form: - Comparative form: Hot → Hotter - Superlative form: Hot → Hottest

Expressions with similar meanings to “hotter”

warmer

Used to describe something with a higher temperature.

Example

The room is much warmer now that the heater is on.

sunnier

Used to describe weather that is hotter and brighter.

Example

We prefer to go to the beach on sunnier days.

more intense

Used to indicate a higher level of heat or intensity.

Example

The fire became more intense as it spread through the building.

Expressions with similar meanings to “hottest”

warmest

Used to describe something with the highest temperature.

Example

The warmest part of the day is usually around noon.

most intense

Used to indicate the highest level of heat or intensity.

Example

The most intense heat of the summer can be unbearable.

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 coffee is hotter than the tea." Here, "than" is used to show that the temperature of the coffee is higher than the temperature of the tea.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Weather

  Today is hotter than yesterday.

  Today is hotter than yesterday.

• 2. Food and Drinks

  This soup is the hottest I've ever had.

  This soup is the hottest I've ever had.

• 3. Spices

  Be careful, this chili is hotter than the previous one.

  Be careful, this chili is hotter than the previous one.

• 4. Competition

  He won the race with the hottest time.

  He won the race with the hottest time.