Learn how to use the comparative “more loyal” and superlative “most loyal” 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 “overloyal”?

The comparative form of “overloyal” is “more loyal”.

Example

She is more loyal to her friends than anyone else.

Example

He is more loyal to his team than to himself.

What is the superlative form of “overloyal”?

The superlative form of “overloyal” is “most loyal”.

Example

She is the most loyal friend I have ever had.

Example

He is the most loyal employee in the company.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more loyal”

Used to describe someone who is more dedicated or committed to a person or cause.

Example

She is more devoted to her family than anyone I know.

Used to indicate that someone is more reliable and steadfast in their loyalty.

Example

He is more faithful to his beliefs than anyone I've met.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most loyal”

Used to describe someone who is the most dedicated or committed to a person or cause.

Example

She is the most devoted mother I know.

Used to indicate that someone is the most reliable and steadfast in their loyalty.

Example

He is the most faithful friend I've ever had.

Using than with comparative “more loyal”

When using the comparative form "more loyal" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more loyal to her friends than anyone else." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of loyalty towards her friends is higher than the level of loyalty towards anyone else.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    She is more loyal to her best friend than to anyone else.

    She is more loyal to her best friend than to anyone else.

  • 2Work

    He is the most loyal employee in the company.

    He is the most loyal employee in the company.

  • 3Relationships

    She is more loyal to her partner than to anyone else.

    She is more loyal to her partner than to anyone else.

  • 4Fandom

    He is the most loyal fan of the band.

    He is the most loyal fan of the band.

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