Learn how to use the comparative “more asleep” and superlative “most asleep” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “asleep”?

The comparative form of “asleep” is “more asleep”.

Example

He was more asleep than awake when the alarm went off.

Example

I feel more asleep in the morning than at night.

What is the superlative form of “asleep”?

The superlative form of “asleep” is “most asleep”.

Example

She was the most asleep person in the room.

Example

I was the most asleep I've ever been.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "asleep" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more asleep" and "most asleep" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of sleepiness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Asleep" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more asleep”

more tired

Used to describe a higher level of sleepiness or fatigue.

Example

After a long day of work, I feel more tired than ever.

more drowsy

Used to indicate a higher level of sleepiness or sluggishness.

Example

The medication makes me feel more drowsy than usual.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most asleep”

most tired

Used to describe the highest level of sleepiness or fatigue.

Example

After pulling an all-nighter, I felt the most tired I've ever felt.

most drowsy

Used to indicate the highest level of sleepiness or sluggishness.

Example

The sedative made me feel the most drowsy I've ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more asleep”

When using the comparative form "more asleep" to compare two states of sleepiness, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "He was more asleep than awake when the alarm went off." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of sleepiness in "he" is higher than the level of wakefulness.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more asleep” and “most asleep” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Morning vs. Night

  I feel more asleep in the morning than at night.

  I feel more asleep in the morning than at night.

• 2. Fatigue

  After a long day, I feel more tired than ever.

  After a long day, I feel more tired than ever.

• 3. Medication

  The sedative made me feel the most drowsy I've ever felt.

  The sedative made me feel the most drowsy I've ever felt.

• 4. Sleeping Positions

  Sleeping on my back makes me feel the most asleep.

  Sleeping on my back makes me feel the most asleep.

Related idioms and phrases

Out like a light

To fall asleep quickly and deeply.

Example

After a tiring day, he was out like a light as soon as his head hit the pillow.

Sleep like a log

To sleep very deeply and soundly.

Example

After a long hike, she slept like a log through the night.