Learn how to use the comparative “tidier” and superlative “tidiest” 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 “tidiest”?

The comparative form of “tidiest” is “tidier”.

Example

Her room is tidier than mine.

Example

He organized his desk to be tidier than before.

What is the superlative form of “tidiest”?

The superlative form of “tidiest” is “tidiest”.

Example

Among all the students, she has the tidiest workspace.

Example

The hotel room was known for being the tidiest in town.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “tidier”

Used to describe something that is tidier in a more organized and orderly manner

Example

She folded her clothes neatly and kept her closet neater.

A slightly formal way of expressing increased tidiness

Example

The new filing system has made the office more organized.

Used to indicate something that is tidier in terms of cleanliness

Example

She scrubbed the kitchen until it was cleaner than ever.

Expressions with similar meanings to “tidiest”

Similar to tidiest, this emphasizes both tidiness and organization

Example

Her bookshelf is the neatest I've ever seen.

Used to describe the highest level of tidiness in a formal manner

Example

The most organized person in the office always keeps their workspace immaculate.

cleanest

Used to indicate the highest level of tidiness in terms of cleanliness

Example

The hospital room was kept cleanest to ensure a sterile environment.

Using than with comparative “tidier”

When using the comparative form tidier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Her room is tidier than mine." Here, than is used to show that the level of tidiness in 'her' room is greater than the level of tidiness in 'mine'.

How can I use this expression in context?

“tidier” and “tidiest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Living Spaces

    Her apartment is tidier than his.

    Her apartment is tidier than his.

  • 2Workspaces

    The new employee's desk is tidier than the previous occupant's.

    The new employee's desk is tidier than the previous occupant's.

  • 3Organizational Systems

    The new filing system has made the office tider.

    The new filing system has made the office tider.

  • 4Personal Appearance

    She always keeps her hair tidiest among her friends.

    She always keeps her hair tidiest among her friends.

  • 5Events

    The wedding reception was known for being the tidiest affair.

    The wedding reception was known for being the tidiest affair.

Related idioms and phrases

Clean as a whistle

To be completely clean and free of dirt or mess.

Example

After hours of cleaning, the house was clean as a whistle.

In apple-pie order

To be in perfect order or neatness.

Example

She arranged the books on the shelf in apple-pie order.

Shipshape and Bristol fashion

To be well-organized and tidy.

Example

He always keeps his workspace shipshape and Bristol fashion.

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