| Answer | Crossword Clue |
|---|---|
| positives | An adjective or adverb in the positive degree |
| positive | (of an adjective or adverb) Expressing a quality in its basic, primary degree |
| superlative | (of an adjective or adverb) Expressing the highest or a very high degree of a quality (e.g., bravest, most fiercely) |
| comparative | (of an adjective or adverb) Expressing a higher degree of a quality, but not the highest possible (e.g., braver; more fiercely) |
| compared | Form the comparative and superlative degrees of (an adjective or an adverb) |
| compares | Form the comparative and superlative degrees of (an adjective or an adverb) |
| comparing | Form the comparative and superlative degrees of (an adjective or an adverb) |
