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What is the comparative and superlative to word blue?

The comparative and superlative forms of "blue" are a bit tricky. While you can use the standard "-er" and "-est" endings, they are rarely used in everyday speech.

Here's why:

* Color intensity: "Bluer" and "bluest" imply a shade of blue that is more or less saturated. This is rarely the most useful way to describe color.

* Subjectivity: "Bluer" and "bluest" can be subjective. One person's "bluest" might be another's "sky blue."

Instead of "bluer" and "bluest," we often use descriptive terms to compare shades of blue:

* Comparative: darker blue, lighter blue, more vivid blue, more intense blue, etc.

* Superlative: darkest blue, lightest blue, most vivid blue, most intense blue, etc.

Example:

* Instead of: "The sky is bluer today than yesterday."

* You would say: "The sky is a deeper blue today than yesterday."

Remember: The best way to describe shades of blue depends on the context and the specific nuance you want to convey.

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