Learn how to use the comparative “smuttier” and superlative “smuttiest” 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 “smutty”?

The comparative form of “smutty” is “smuttier”.

Example

The second book in the series is smuttier than the first.

Example

Her jokes are always smuttier than mine.

What is the superlative form of “smutty”?

The superlative form of “smutty” is “smuttiest”.

Example

Among all the books in the genre, this one is considered the smuttiest.

Example

The comedian is known for having the smuttiest jokes.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with smutty, smuttier, and smuttiest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more smutty' and 'most smutty' are not commonly used because they sound awkward. Instead, smuttier and smuttiest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Smutty does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: SmuttySmuttier Superlative: SmuttySmuttiest

Expressions with similar meanings to “smuttier”

Used to describe something that is more sexually explicit or vulgar

Example

The comedian's routine became dirtier as the night went on.

raunchier

Similar to smuttier, this emphasizes a more crude or explicit nature

Example

The movie had a reputation for being raunchier than its predecessor.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased offensiveness or indecency

Example

The content of the show became more obscene as it progressed.

Expressions with similar meanings to “smuttiest”

Similar to smuttiest, this emphasizes a higher level of sexual explicitness or vulgarity

Example

The magazine featured some of the dirtiest stories ever published.

raunchiest

Used to describe the highest level of crudeness or explicitness

Example

The late-night talk show is known for its raunchiest segments.

A slightly formal way of expressing the highest level of offensiveness or indecency

Example

The film was criticized for being the most obscene of its kind.

Using than with comparative “smuttier”

When using the comparative form smuttier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The second book is smuttier than the first." Here, than is used to show that the level of smuttiness in the second book is greater than the level in the first book.

How can I use this expression in context?

“smuttier” and “smuttiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Books

    The sequel to the novel is smuttier than the original.

    The sequel to the novel is smuttier than the original.

  • 2Comedy

    His jokes are always smuttier than anyone else's.

    His jokes are always smuttier than anyone else's.

  • 3Movies

    The director's cut of the film is considered the smuttiest version.

    The director's cut of the film is considered the smuttiest version.

  • 4Content Rating

    The TV show received a higher rating due to its smuttier content.

    The TV show received a higher rating due to its smuttier content.

  • 5Conversations

    Their discussions always turn into smuttier topics.

    Their discussions always turn into smuttier topics.

Related idioms and phrases

Dirty mind

To have a tendency to think or talk about sexual or inappropriate things.

Example

He always makes inappropriate jokes. He has such a dirty mind.

X-rated

Describing something that is sexually explicit or intended for adults only.

Example

The movie was so explicit that it was rated X.

In the gutter

To have thoughts or behavior that is vulgar or inappropriate.

Example

His jokes are always in the gutter. He has no sense of decency.

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