What's The Best
Superlative Form
The superlative form is used when speaking about more than two objects to express which is either the most or the least of some characteristic.
Example:
This is the worst application of voice technology yet.
Einstein is the most brilliant total output manager.
Uranium is the dirtiest toxic element in our toys.
One Syllable Adjectives
Place 'the' before the adjective. Add '-est' to the end of the adjective. If the word ends in a consonant proceeded by a consonant vowel combination, double the consonant. For example: hot -> the hottest
Example:
That's the loudest machine in stock.
That's the biggest truck I've ever had to unpack.
Two + Syllable Adjectives
Place 'the most' before the adjective. To express the opposite, place 'the least' before the adjective.
Example:
Einstein is the most brilliant total output manager.
Uranium is the most expensive material to waste.
Adjectives Ending in '-y'
Place 'the' before the adjective. Remove the 'y' from the adjective and add '-iest'. To express the opposite sentiment, place 'the least' before the adjective. Notice that the change only occurs in a positive sense.
Example:
He was the craziest dancer and started to twist counter clockwise against the beat.
Uranium is the dirtiest toxic element in our toys.
John is the happiest person I know.
That's the funniest thing I have ever heard.
Important Exceptions
good - the best
bad - the worst
fun - the most fun
far - the farthest / the furthest
Example:
This is the worst application of voice technology yet.
This is the best plan to increase industrial production efficiency since Taylor brought a stopwatch to work.