Learn how to use the comparative “tastier” and superlative “tastiest” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “tasty”?

The comparative form of “tasty” is “tastier”.

Example

The homemade pizza is tastier than the frozen one.

Example

The chocolate cake she baked was tastier than the store-bought one.

What is the superlative form of “tasty”?

The superlative form of “tasty” is “tastiest”.

Example

Among all the desserts, the cheesecake is the tastiest.

Example

The restaurant is known for serving the tastiest food in town.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' can be used with tasty, tastier, and tastiest to indicate an even higher level of enjoyment in eating. However, they are not necessary as tastier and tastiest are already comparative and superlative forms of tasty. So, you can say either 'more tasty' or 'tastier', and 'most tasty' or 'tastiest'.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Tasty follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Tasty → Tastier (or More tasty) Superlative: Tasty → Tastiest (or Most tasty)

Expressions with similar meanings to “tastier”

more delicious

Used to describe something that is even more enjoyable to eat

Example

The gourmet meal was more delicious than anything I've ever tasted.

yummier

A playful and informal way of saying something is tastier

Example

The freshly baked cookies were yummier than any I've had before.

more flavorful

Used to indicate that something has a stronger or more intense taste

Example

The spices made the dish more flavorful than usual.

Expressions with similar meanings to “tastiest”

most delicious

Similar to tastiest, this emphasizes the highest level of enjoyment in eating

Example

The chef's signature dish is the most delicious item on the menu.

yummiest

A playful and informal way of saying something is the tastiest

Example

The ice cream sundae with all the toppings is the yummiest treat.

most flavorful

Used to indicate that something has the strongest or most intense taste

Example

The spicy curry is the most flavorful dish they serve.

Using than with comparative “tastier”

When using the comparative form tastier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The homemade pizza is tastier than the frozen one." Here, than is used to show that the taste of the homemade pizza is greater than the taste of the frozen one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“tastier” and “tastiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Food

  The fresh strawberries are tastier than the canned ones.

  The fresh strawberries are tastier than the canned ones.

• 2. Drinks

  The homemade lemonade is tastier than the bottled one.

  The homemade lemonade is tastier than the bottled one.

• 3. Desserts

  The homemade apple pie is tastier than the store-bought one.

  The homemade apple pie is tastier than the store-bought one.

• 4. Cuisines

  Italian food is known for being some of the tastiest in the world.

  Italian food is known for being some of the tastiest in the world.

• 5. Restaurants

  The new restaurant in town serves the tastiest burgers.

  The new restaurant in town serves the tastiest burgers.

Related idioms and phrases

The icing on the cake

Something that makes a good situation even better.

Example

Winning the lottery was the icing on the cake for her already successful life.

Good enough to eat

Describing something that looks so appealing or attractive that it could be eaten.

Example

The colorful display of fruits looked good enough to eat.

A feast for the senses

Describing something that provides a rich and enjoyable experience for the senses.

Example

The art exhibition was a feast for the senses with its vibrant colors and captivating music.