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Learn how to use the comparative “more obvious” and superlative “most obvious” 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 “unobvious”?

The comparative form of “unobvious” is “more obvious”.

Example

After the explanation, the solution became more obvious.

After the explanation, the solution became more obvious.

Example

The answer to the riddle is more obvious than it seems.

The answer to the riddle is more obvious than it seems.

What is the superlative form of “unobvious”?

The superlative form of “unobvious” is “most obvious”.

Example

Out of all the options, this is the most obvious choice.

Out of all the options, this is the most obvious choice.

Example

Her talent is the most obvious among the contestants.

Her talent is the most obvious among the contestants.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "obvious" to form the comparative and superlative forms. Using "obviouser" or "obviousest" would be grammatically incorrect.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Obvious" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Obvious → More obvious - Superlative form: Obvious → Most obvious

Expressions with similar meanings to “more obvious”

Used to describe something that is easier to understand or perceive.

Example

Once you see the pattern, it becomes clearer.

Once you see the pattern, it becomes clearer.

Used to indicate that something is easily seen or understood.

Example

The mistake in the report was apparent to everyone.

The mistake in the report was apparent to everyone.

Used to describe something that is clearly seen or understood.

Example

The importance of the issue was evident from the reactions of the audience.

The importance of the issue was evident from the reactions of the audience.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most obvious”

Used to describe something that is the easiest to understand or perceive.

Example

The instructions on the package are the clearest I've ever seen.

The instructions on the package are the clearest I've ever seen.

Used to indicate that something is the most easily seen or understood.

Example

The impact of climate change is most apparent in coastal areas.

The impact of climate change is most apparent in coastal areas.

Used to describe something that is the most clearly seen or understood.

Example

The success of the project was most evident in the positive feedback from customers.

The success of the project was most evident in the positive feedback from customers.

Using than with comparative “more obvious”

When using the comparative form "more obvious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The answer to the riddle is more obvious than it seems." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of obviousness of the answer is higher than it initially appears.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

    With more information, the correct solution becomes more obvious.

    With more information, the correct solution becomes more obvious.

  • 2Choices

    Out of all the options, this one is the most obvious.

    Out of all the options, this one is the most obvious.

  • 3Talents

    Her talent is the most obvious among the contestants.

    Her talent is the most obvious among the contestants.

  • 4Mistakes

    The mistake in the code is more obvious after debugging.

    The mistake in the code is more obvious after debugging.

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