Not Comparing:
Oliver’s hair is soft.
Comparing Two Things:
Oliver’s hair is softer than silk.
Comparing a Group:
Oliver’s hair is the softest in our whole class.
Comparative vs. Superlative Adjectives
Comparative adjectives compare two nouns to each other.
Superlative adjectives compare a noun to all members of its group.
When using short adjectives, add -er to compare two nouns and -est to compare a group.
Examples
When using long adjectives, add more to compare two nouns and most to compare a group.
Examples
Not Comparing:
Lo’s puppy is excited.
Comparing Two Things:
Lo’s puppy is more excited than mine.
Comparing a Group:
Lo’s puppy is the most excited one here.