Learn how to use the comparative “more fragrant” and superlative “most fragrant” 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 “infragrant”?

The comparative form of “infragrant” is “more fragrant”.

Example

The roses in the garden are more fragrant than the flowers in the vase.

Example

The perfume I bought yesterday is more fragrant than the one I had before.

What is the superlative form of “infragrant”?

The superlative form of “infragrant” is “most fragrant”.

Example

Among all the flowers, the jasmine is the most fragrant.

Example

The bakery down the street has the most fragrant bread I've ever smelled.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "fragrant" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more fragrant" and "most fragrant" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of pleasant smell.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Fragrant" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more fragrant”

Used to describe something that has a stronger or more pleasant smell.

Example

The freshly brewed coffee is more aromatic than the instant coffee.

Used to indicate that something has a stronger or more noticeable scent.

Example

The candles in this store are more scented than the ones in the other store.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most fragrant”

Used to describe something that has the strongest or most pleasant smell.

Example

The freshly baked bread is the most aromatic thing in the kitchen.

Used to indicate that something has the strongest or most noticeable scent.

Example

The gardenia flowers are the most scented flowers in the garden.

Using than with comparative “more fragrant”

When using the comparative form "more fragrant" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The roses in the garden are more fragrant than the flowers in the vase." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of pleasant smell in the roses is higher than the level of pleasant smell in the flowers in the vase.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more fragrant” and “most fragrant” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Flowers

    The lilies are more fragrant than the daisies.

    The lilies are more fragrant than the daisies.

  • 2Perfumes

    This new perfume is the most fragrant one I've ever tried.

    This new perfume is the most fragrant one I've ever tried.

  • 3Food

    The spices in this dish make it more fragrant than the others.

    The spices in this dish make it more fragrant than the others.

  • 4Nature

    The pine forest is the most fragrant place I've been to.

    The pine forest is the most fragrant place I've been to.

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