Learn how to use the comparative “more preferable” and superlative “most preferable” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “preferable”?

The comparative form of “preferable” is “more preferable”.

Example

I find reading books more preferable than watching movies.

Example

Eating at home is more preferable than eating out.

What is the superlative form of “preferable”?

The superlative form of “preferable” is “most preferable”.

Example

Among all the options, staying in a beachfront villa is the most preferable.

Example

The private room was the most preferable accommodation available.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more preferable”

more desirable

Used to indicate that something is more attractive or appealing.

Example

Living in the countryside is more desirable than living in the city.

more favorable

Used to describe something that is more advantageous or beneficial.

Example

Having a flexible work schedule is more favorable than a fixed one.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most preferable”

most desirable

Used to indicate that something is the most attractive or appealing.

Example

The penthouse suite is the most desirable room in the hotel.

most favorable

Used to describe something that is the most advantageous or beneficial.

Example

Getting a promotion is the most favorable outcome for my career.

Using than with comparative “more preferable”

When using the comparative form "more preferable" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I find reading books more preferable than watching movies." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of desirability in "reading books" is higher than the level of desirability in "watching movies."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more preferable” and “most preferable” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Options

  Staying in a luxury hotel is more preferable than camping.

  Staying in a luxury hotel is more preferable than camping.

• 2. Choices

  Having a private office is the most preferable option for me.

  Having a private office is the most preferable option for me.

• 3. Alternatives

  Taking the train is more preferable than driving in heavy traffic.

  Taking the train is more preferable than driving in heavy traffic.

• 4. Decisions

  Choosing the healthier option is the most preferable decision.

  Choosing the healthier option is the most preferable decision.