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

The comparative form of “timidest” is “more timid”.

Example

She is more timid than her sister.

Example

The cat became more timid after the loud noise.

What is the superlative form of “timidest”?

The superlative form of “timidest” is “most timid”.

Example

Among all the animals, the rabbit is the most timid.

Example

He is the most timid person I know.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "timid" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more timid" and "most timid" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of shyness or hesitancy.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more timid”

Used to describe someone who is more reserved or hesitant in social situations.

Example

He is shyer than his outgoing brother.

Used to indicate someone who is more cautious or restrained in their behavior.

Example

She is more reserved and prefers to observe rather than participate.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most timid”

Used to describe someone who is the most reserved or hesitant in social situations.

Example

She is the shyest person in our group.

Used to indicate someone who is the most cautious or restrained in their behavior.

Example

He is the most reserved and rarely shares his thoughts.

Using than with comparative “more timid”

When using the comparative form "more timid" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more timid than her sister." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of timidity in "she" is higher than the level of timidity in "her sister."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    He is more timid than he appears.

    He is more timid than he appears.

  • 2Animals

    The mouse is the most timid creature in the forest.

    The mouse is the most timid creature in the forest.

  • 3Situations

    She becomes more timid in unfamiliar surroundings.

    She becomes more timid in unfamiliar surroundings.

  • 4Behavior

    His most timid response surprised everyone.

    His most timid response surprised everyone.

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