Learn how to use the comparative “strawlier” and superlative “strawliest” 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 “strawlike”?

The comparative form of “strawlike” is “strawlier”.

Example

Her hair is strawlier than mine.

Example

The straw in the barn is strawlier than the straw in the field.

What is the superlative form of “strawlike”?

The superlative form of “strawlike” is “strawliest”.

Example

Among all the hair types, her hair is the strawliest.

Example

The straw in the old barn is known for being the strawliest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “strawlier”

Used to describe something that resembles straw in appearance or texture

Example

The hat had a more strawlike feel to it.

more haylike

Similar to strawlike, this emphasizes the resemblance to hay

Example

The animal bedding was made of more haylike material.

Used to describe something that is thin and stiff like a stalk

Example

The plant had a more stalky appearance.

Expressions with similar meanings to “strawliest”

Similar to strawliest, this emphasizes the highest level of resemblance to straw

Example

The hat had the most strawlike texture.

most haylike

Used to describe the highest level of resemblance to hay

Example

The animal bedding was made of the most haylike material.

Similar to strawliest, this emphasizes the highest level of thinness and stiffness like a stalk

Example

The plant had the most stalky appearance.

Using than with comparative “strawlier”

When using the comparative form strawlier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her hair is strawlier than mine." Here, than is used to show that the straw-like quality of 'her' hair is greater than the straw-like quality of 'my' hair.

How can I use this expression in context?

“strawlier” and “strawliest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Hair

    Her hair is strawlier than mine.

    Her hair is strawlier than mine.

  • 2Barns

    The straw in the old barn is known for being the strawliest.

    The straw in the old barn is known for being the strawliest.

  • 3Hats

    The hat had the most strawlike texture.

    The hat had the most strawlike texture.

  • 4Animal Bedding

    The animal bedding was made of the most haylike material.

    The animal bedding was made of the most haylike material.

  • 5Plants

    The plant had the most stalky appearance.

    The plant had the most stalky appearance.

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