Learn how to use the comparative “sicker” and superlative “sickest” 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 “sicker”?

The comparative form of “sicker” is “sicker”.

Example

She is sicker today than she was yesterday.

Example

His condition is sicker than before.

What is the superlative form of “sicker”?

The superlative form of “sicker” is “sickest”.

Example

Out of all the patients, he is the sickest.

Example

Her condition is considered the sickest among the group.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are not used with "sick," "sicker," and "sickest." Instead, "sicker" and "sickest" are the appropriate comparatives and superlatives for "sick." Using "most sick" or "more sick" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Sick" has an irregular comparative and superlative form. It follows the pattern: - Comparative form: Sick → Sicker - Superlative form: Sick → Sickest

Expressions with similar meanings to “sicker”

Used to describe something of lower quality or in a more unfavorable condition.

Example

Her health has gotten worse over time.

Used to indicate that someone is in poor health or experiencing illness.

Example

He has been ailing for weeks.

Used to describe someone who is not feeling well or is sick.

Example

She called in sick because she was feeling unwell.

Expressions with similar meanings to “sickest”

Used to describe something of the lowest quality or in the most unfavorable condition.

Example

The worst-case scenario is that we lose everything.

Used to indicate that someone is in poor health or experiencing illness.

Example

He is the sickest patient in the hospital.

Used to describe someone who is not feeling well or is sick.

Example

She is the sickest person I know.

Using than with comparative “sicker”

When using the comparative form "sicker" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is sicker today than she was yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that her condition is of higher severity than her condition "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

“sicker” and “sickest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Health

    His condition is sicker than before.

    His condition is sicker than before.

  • 2Patients

    Out of all the patients, he is the sickest.

    Out of all the patients, he is the sickest.

  • 3Comparison

    She is sicker today than she was yesterday.

    She is sicker today than she was yesterday.

  • 4Severity

    Her condition is considered the sickest among the group.

    Her condition is considered the sickest among the group.

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