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

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

Example

She has become more sociable since joining the club.

Example

He is more sociable than his brother.

What is the superlative form of “sociable”?

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

Example

Among all the students, she is the most sociable.

Example

The party was the most sociable event of the year.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more sociable”

Used to describe someone who is more friendly and extroverted.

Example

My sister is more outgoing than I am.

Used to indicate that someone is more approachable and sociable.

Example

The new neighbor is more friendly than the previous one.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most sociable”

Used to describe someone who is the most friendly and extroverted.

Example

John is the most outgoing person I know.

Used to indicate that someone is the most approachable and sociable.

Example

The receptionist at the hotel is the most friendly staff member.

Using than with comparative “more sociable”

When using the comparative form "more sociable" to compare two people, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He is more sociable than his brother." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of sociability in "he" is higher than the level of sociability in "his brother."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    She has become more sociable since joining the club.

    She has become more sociable since joining the club.

  • 2Personality

    He is the most sociable person I know.

    He is the most sociable person I know.

  • 3Events

    The party was the most sociable event of the year.

    The party was the most sociable event of the year.

  • 4Comparing people

    She is more sociable than her sister.

    She is more sociable than her sister.

Related idioms and phrases

Life of the party

Someone who is lively, entertaining, and the center of attention at social gatherings.

Example

John is always the life of the party.

People person

Someone who enjoys being around and interacting with other people.

Example

She is a true people person and loves meeting new friends.

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