Most adjectives, of course, must follow one of the two comparative forms "-er" and "more ...", but are there words that can legitimately follow either comparative form? Is "more handsome" correct also?
2006-09-30 05:50:12 · 4 answers · asked by voltaire 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Other - Education
Generally, one of the two is preferred. In this case, "handsomer" is the correct form.
According to the grammar book I use with my students, there are three situations in which you should use "more" or "most" to create the comparative and superlative forms.
1. modifiers of three or more syllables
2. adverbs ending in -ly
3. any time it sounds wrong to add -er or -est
2006-09-30 05:55:27 · answer #1 · answered by bunstihl 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Both are valid renderings, as you put it, but "handsomer" is a bit awkward. Most people would probably say "more handsome".
2006-09-30 15:08:04 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
More handsome is correct. Handsomer has never sat well with me a although English says it is correct I've never heard it used.
2006-09-30 15:00:34 · answer #3 · answered by April J 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I think more handsome is correct
2006-09-30 12:57:11 · answer #4 · answered by GD-Fan 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋