The superlative form of "Tinier" is Tiniest.
Understanding Superlative Adjectives
Superlative adjectives are used to describe a noun that possesses a quality to the highest or lowest degree within a group of three or more things. They indicate the ultimate level of a characteristic. For example, if you have three objects, one is small, another is smaller, and the third is the smallest. "Smallest" is the superlative form.
Forming Superlatives: The Case of "Tiny"
Adjectives like "tiny" that end in a consonant followed by "y" typically form their comparative and superlative degrees by changing the "y" to "i" before adding the suffixes "-er" for the comparative and "-est" for the superlative.
Here's how the adjective "tiny" progresses through its degrees:
| Degree | Adjective Form |
|---|---|
| Positive | Tiny |
| Comparative | Tinier |
| Superlative | Tiniest |
This pattern ensures clarity and grammatical correctness when comparing items based on their size or minuteness.
Other Examples of Superlative Adjectives
Understanding how different adjectives form their superlative degree can be helpful:
- Deep: The deepest point in the ocean.
- Sleepy: The sleepiest person after a long journey.
- Interesting: The most interesting book I've ever read. (For longer adjectives, "most" is used.)
- Big: The biggest elephant. (Notice the doubling of the consonant for short adjectives ending in CVC pattern).
