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:
The most popular rock and roll act ever came around forty years before viral marketing.
The motorcycle is the fastest vehicle on the track.
This verification process is the most accurate process in this project.
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:
Relying on emergency care as a replacement for preventative care is the smartest approach.
That campaign received the highest amount of underwriting of any campaign in the State's history.
Two + Syllable Adjectives
Place 'the most' before the adjective. To express the opposite, place 'the least' before the adjective.
Example:
This verification process is the most accurate process in this project.
The most popular rock and roll act ever came around forty years before viral marketing.
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:
This is the craziest vision statement I've ever read.
Jeff Koons was the laziest artist to receive an endowment from the NEA.
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:
Our equipment and skills provide the best product.
The best idea is to rely on voluntary contributions.