Learn how to use the comparative “more obedient” and superlative “most obedient” 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 “preobedient”?

The comparative form of “preobedient” is “more obedient”.

Example

The dog is more obedient now that it has completed obedience training.

Example

My younger sister is more obedient than my older brother.

What is the superlative form of “preobedient”?

The superlative form of “preobedient” is “most obedient”.

Example

Out of all the students, she is the most obedient in the class.

Example

The well-trained horse is the most obedient animal I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more obedient”

Used to describe someone who is more willing to follow rules or instructions.

Example

The new employee is more compliant with company policies.

more submissive

Used to indicate someone who is more inclined to obey or submit to authority.

Example

The child became more submissive after being disciplined.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most obedient”

Used to describe someone who is the most willing to follow rules or instructions.

Example

He is the most compliant employee in the department.

most submissive

Used to indicate someone who is the most inclined to obey or submit to authority.

Example

The dog is the most submissive pet in the neighborhood.

Using than with comparative “more obedient”

When using the comparative form "more obedient" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "My younger sister is more obedient than my older brother." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of obedience in "my younger sister" is higher than the level of obedience in "my older brother."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    After training, the dog became more obedient.

    After training, the dog became more obedient.

  • 2Children

    The younger child is the most obedient in the family.

    The younger child is the most obedient in the family.

  • 3Employees

    She is more obedient than her co-workers.

    She is more obedient than her co-workers.

  • 4Animals

    The well-trained horse is the most obedient in the stable.

    The well-trained horse is the most obedient in the stable.

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