Flutier

/ˈfluːtiər/ adjective

Definition

Comparative form of 'flutey'; more flute-like in sound or quality than something else.

Etymology

Comparative form of 'flutey,' formed by adding '-er' (Old English '-or,' expressing comparison). Standard English pattern for one-syllable and some two-syllable adjectives.

Kelly Says

English comparatives are wonderfully irregular—we say 'flutier' but also 'more musical,' showing how the language hasn't fully standardized whether to use '-er' or 'more,' which creates beautiful inconsistency.

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