more big-headed / bigger-headed?
Posted: Mon Sep 12, 2005 6:31 pm
Hi guys!
I was just wondering about the use of comparatives and superlatives with compound adjectives. Which would be the correct version?
1. He is more big-headed than his father.
2. He is bigger-headed than his father.
The question applies also for such adjectives as big-hearted, well-disposed, well-built.
In the latter case, which would be right?
3. He is better built than his partner.
4. He is more well-built than his partner.
And, as regards the superlative construction:
5. He is the best built man I've ever seen.
6. He is the most well built man I've ever seen.
I look forward to your replies!
Thanks in advance,
Mara.
I was just wondering about the use of comparatives and superlatives with compound adjectives. Which would be the correct version?
1. He is more big-headed than his father.
2. He is bigger-headed than his father.
The question applies also for such adjectives as big-hearted, well-disposed, well-built.
In the latter case, which would be right?
3. He is better built than his partner.
4. He is more well-built than his partner.
And, as regards the superlative construction:
5. He is the best built man I've ever seen.
6. He is the most well built man I've ever seen.
I look forward to your replies!
Thanks in advance,
Mara.