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What is the comparative and superlative of touchy?

"Touchy" doesn't have a readily accepted comparative or superlative form in standard English. Here's why:

* It's primarily an adjective describing sensitivity. The concept of being "more sensitive" or "most sensitive" doesn't quite fit the nuance of "touchy," which implies a tendency to be easily offended or upset.

* There are more specific options. If you want to express increasing levels of sensitivity, you might use:

* More sensitive

* Most sensitive

* Oversensitive (for a strong degree of sensitivity)

Instead of trying to find a direct comparative or superlative, focus on the specific aspect of "touchy" you want to convey:

* If you mean easily offended: use "more easily offended" or "most easily offended."

* If you mean easily upset: use "more easily upset" or "most easily upset."

* If you mean over-reactive: use "more over-reactive" or "most over-reactive."

Remember, the most important thing is to choose words that clearly and accurately communicate your meaning.

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