lots warmer / lots better

[optimistic pessimist]

Dear all,

Do you use "lots", instead of "a lot", in the sentences below?

The weather is a lot (lots?) warmer than yesterday.

The test results were a lot (lots?) better than I expected.

In COCA, "a lot better" way outnumbers "lots better". I'd like to make sure if "lots better" sounds as natural as "a lot better".


Thank you!

OP

 

[Raymott]

It's used by some. No, it sounds less natural to me.

 

[Tdol]

In BrE, it's correct, but less common.

 

[Skrej]

I'm much more likely to use 'lots' when I answer a question, than when making a statement or asking a question.

I'd say something like "I'm feeling a lot better today than yesterday."

However, if somebody asked me "Are you feeling better today?", I'm likely to respond with "Yes, lots (better)."