Adverbs ending in "-ly" or have three or more syllables
do not change but instead add "more" to form comparatives and
"most" to form superlatives.
Comparative and Superlative Adverbs - Examples
Regular Adjective |
Comparative Adjective |
Superlative Adjective |
Gladly |
More gladly |
Most gladly |
Loudly |
More loudly |
Most loudly |
Sweetly |
More sweetly |
Most sweetly |
Terribly |
More terribly |
Most terribly |
Quietly |
More quietly |
Most quietly |
Comparative Adverbs - How to use
For adverbs ending in "-ly", add "more" before the adverb.
· He was welcomed more gladly than anyone
else.
· She speaks more loudly than her
classmates.
· The little girl was treated more sweetly than the
others.
· We were treated more terribly during
our second visit.
Superlative Adjectives - How to use
For adverbs ending in "-ly", add "most" before the adverb.
· They most gladly accepted our offer.
· She sings most loudly in the shower.
· This is the most terribly organized
event I have ever attended.
· That is the most sweetly written
letter I have ever received.
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