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

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

Example

The fox was more rascally than the other animals in the forest.

Example

He became more rascally as he grew older.

What is the superlative form of “rascally”?

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

Example

Among all the characters, the raccoon was the most rascally.

Example

He was known for being the most rascally person in town.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are used with rascally, more rascally, most rascally. They’re considered irregular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'rascallier' and 'rascalliest' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, more rascally and most rascally are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Rascally does not have a regular comparative or superlative form. It follows an irregular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: RascallyMore rascally Superlative: RascallyMost rascally

Expressions with similar meanings to “more rascally”

Used to describe someone who is mischievous or disobedient

Example

The naughtier child always seemed to get into trouble.

Used to describe someone who is unruly or untamed

Example

The wilder of the two siblings was always causing chaos.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased mischief

Example

The more mischievous students were always pulling pranks on their classmates.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most rascally”

naughtiest

Similar to most rascally, this emphasizes a high level of mischievousness or disobedience

Example

The naughtiest child in the class was always causing disruptions.

wildest

Used to describe someone who is the most unruly or untamed

Example

The wildest animal in the zoo was the lion.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of mischief

Example

The most mischievous student in the school was always coming up with elaborate pranks.

Using than with comparative “more rascally”

When using the comparative form more rascally to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He was more rascally than his brother." Here, than is used to show that the level of 'his' rascality is greater than the level of his brother's rascality.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    The most rascally child in the class was always causing trouble.

    The most rascally child in the class was always causing trouble.

  • 2Animals

    The raccoon was known for being more rascally than the other animals in the forest.

    The raccoon was known for being more rascally than the other animals in the forest.

  • 3Characters

    The villain in the story was the most rascally of them all.

    The villain in the story was the most rascally of them all.

  • 4Pranks

    He came up with the more rascally pranks to play on his friends.

    He came up with the more rascally pranks to play on his friends.

  • 5Behavior

    As he grew older, his behavior became more rascally.

    As he grew older, his behavior became more rascally.

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