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shyest vs more shy

Both "shyest" and "more shy" are correct, but they are used in different contexts. "Shyest" is the superlative form of "shy" and is used when comparing three or more things. "More shy" is the comparative form of "shy" and is used when comparing two things.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 911 views

shyest

This is correct when referring to the superlative form of "shy" when comparing three or more things.

Use "shyest" when you are comparing three or more things and want to indicate that one is the most shy among them.

Examples:

  • She is the shyest person in the group.
  • Among all her siblings, he is the shyest.
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Alternatives:

  • most shy
  • shiest
  • most timid
  • most reserved
  • most bashful

more shy

This is correct when referring to the comparative form of "shy" when comparing two things.

Use "more shy" when you are comparing two things and want to indicate that one is shyer than the other.

Examples:

  • She is more shy than her sister.
  • He is more shy than confident.

Alternatives:

  • shyer
  • less outgoing
  • less confident
  • more reserved
  • more timid

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