What is the comparative form of “ruly”?
The comparative form of “ruly” is “more truly”.Example
She spoke more truly than anyone else in the room.
Example
His words were more truly heartfelt than anyone could imagine.
What is the superlative form of “ruly”?
The superlative form of “ruly” is “truest”.Example
Among all the witnesses, she was the truest to her testimony.
Example
His love for her was the truest emotion he had ever felt.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
'Most' and 'more' are generally used with true, truer, and truest to form comparatives and superlatives. They’re considered irregular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more true' and 'most true' are used because they sound more natural. Instead, truer and truest are less commonly used.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
True has an irregular comparative and superlative form. So, to summarize: Comparative: True → Truer or More true Superlative: True → Truest or Most true
Expressions with similar meanings to “more truly”
Used to describe something that is more accurate or genuine
Example
Her version of the story was truer than his.
A slightly formal way of expressing increased accuracy
Example
The new instrument measures temperature more accurately than the old one.
Expressions with similar meanings to “truest”
Example
The most true representation of the painting can be seen in the museum.
A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of accuracy
Example
The scientist's measurements were most accurately recorded in his research.
Using than with comparative “more truly”
When using the comparative form truer or more true to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her statement is truer than his." Here, than is used to show that the accuracy of 'her' statement is greater than the accuracy of his statement.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more truly” and “truest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Statements
Her explanation was truer than his.
Her explanation was truer than his.
- 2Measurements
The new scale measures weight more accurately than the old one.
The new scale measures weight more accurately than the old one.
- 3Emotions
His love for her was the truest feeling he had ever experienced.
His love for her was the truest feeling he had ever experienced.
- 4Art
The artist's latest work is his truest expression of himself.
The artist's latest work is his truest expression of himself.
- 5Apologies
Her apology was the most genuine and heartfelt.
Her apology was the most genuine and heartfelt.
Related idioms and phrases
The truth will set you free
Being honest and truthful will lead to freedom and liberation.
Example
He decided to confess his mistake because he believed that the truth would set him free.
In truth
To express that something is true or accurate.
Example
In truth, she was the one who saved the day.
True colors
Someone's true character or intentions.
Example
When he betrayed his friend, he showed his true colors.
