Learn how to use the comparative “more evil” and superlative “most evil” 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 “mechant”?

The comparative form of “mechant” is “more evil”.

Example

The villain in the sequel is more evil than in the original movie.

Example

His actions became more evil as the story progressed.

What is the superlative form of “mechant”?

The superlative form of “mechant” is “most evil”.

Example

Among all the villains, he is considered the most evil.

Example

Her actions were seen as the most evil in the entire story.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "evil" to form the comparative and superlative forms. Using "eviler" or "evilest" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Evil" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Evil → More evil - Superlative form: Evil → Most evil

Expressions with similar meanings to “more evil”

Used to describe someone or something that is morally bad or harmful.

Example

The witch's curse was wicked and caused great suffering.

Used to describe something or someone that is threatening or evil.

Example

The sinister figure lurking in the shadows gave me chills.

Used to describe someone or something that has a desire to harm others.

Example

The malevolent dictator ruled with an iron fist.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most evil”

Used to describe someone or something extremely wicked or morally corrupt.

Example

The serial killer's crimes were among the vilest in history.

Used to describe something or someone that is extremely evil or wicked.

Example

The diabolical plan involved mass destruction and chaos.

Using than with comparative “more evil”

When using the comparative form "more evil" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The villain in the sequel is more evil than in the original movie." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of evilness of the villain in the sequel is higher than the level of evilness of the villain in the original movie.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    The antagonist in the story becomes more evil as the plot unfolds.

    The antagonist in the story becomes more evil as the plot unfolds.

  • 2Actions

    His deeds grew more evil with each passing day.

    His deeds grew more evil with each passing day.

  • 3Choices

    Out of all the options, this one is the most evil.

    Out of all the options, this one is the most evil.

  • 4Deeds

    His most evil act shocked the entire community.

    His most evil act shocked the entire community.

Related idioms and phrases

The lesser of two evils

Choosing the option that is less bad or harmful.

Example

He had to decide between two bad choices and chose the lesser of two evils.

Evil eye

A look or stare that is believed to bring bad luck or harm to someone.

Example

She believed that she had been cursed with the evil eye after a series of unfortunate events.

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