Learn how to use the comparative “more touristy” and superlative “most touristy” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “touristy”?

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

Example

The city center is more touristy than the outskirts.

Example

The popular beach is more touristy than the secluded one.

What is the superlative form of “touristy”?

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

Example

Among all the cities, Paris is the most touristy.

Example

The theme park is the most touristy attraction in the area.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "touristy" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more touristy" and "most touristy" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of popularity among tourists.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more touristy”

more popular with tourists

Used to describe a place that attracts a larger number of tourists.

Example

The famous landmark is more popular with tourists than the hidden gem.

more crowded with tourists

Used to indicate that a place has a higher density of tourists.

Example

The main shopping street is more crowded with tourists than the side streets.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most touristy”

most popular with tourists

Used to describe a place that attracts the highest number of tourists.

Example

The capital city is the most popular with tourists in the country.

most crowded with tourists

Used to indicate that a place has the highest density of tourists.

Example

The famous beach is the most crowded with tourists during peak season.

Using than with comparative “more touristy”

When using the comparative form "more touristy" to compare two places, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The city center is more touristy than the outskirts." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of popularity among tourists in the "city center" is higher than the level of popularity in the "outskirts."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more touristy” and “most touristy” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Destinations

  The capital city is the most touristy place in the country.

  The capital city is the most touristy place in the country.

• 2. Attractions

  The famous landmark is more touristy than the hidden gem.

  The famous landmark is more touristy than the hidden gem.

• 3. Neighborhoods

  The downtown area is more touristy than the residential suburbs.

  The downtown area is more touristy than the residential suburbs.

• 4. Beaches

  The popular beach is more touristy than the secluded one.

  The popular beach is more touristy than the secluded one.

Related idioms and phrases

Tourist trap

A place that attracts tourists but is often overpriced or of low quality.

Example

The souvenir shop turned out to be a tourist trap with inflated prices.

Off the beaten path

To go to a less popular or less crowded place, away from the typical tourist destinations.

Example

We decided to explore some off the beaten path villages during our trip.