What is the comparative form of “athrill”?
The comparative form of “athrill” is “more thrilling”.Example
The roller coaster ride was more thrilling than I expected.
Example
Skydiving is more thrilling than bungee jumping.
What is the superlative form of “athrill”?
The superlative form of “athrill” is “most thrilling”.Example
Among all the rides, the haunted house was the most thrilling.
Example
The adventure park was the most thrilling place I've ever been to.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "thrilling" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more thrilling" and "most thrilling" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of excitement.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Thrilling" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more thrilling”
Example
The action movie was more exciting than the romantic comedy.
Used to indicate that something is more filled with anticipation or tension.
Example
The thriller novel was more suspenseful than the mystery novel.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most thrilling”
Example
The concert was the most exciting event of the year.
Used to indicate that something is the most filled with anticipation or tension.
Example
The horror movie was the most suspenseful film I've ever seen.
Using than with comparative “more thrilling”
When using the comparative form "more thrilling" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The roller coaster ride was more thrilling than I expected." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of excitement in the roller coaster ride is higher than the level of excitement expected.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more thrilling” and “most thrilling” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Rides
The water slide is more thrilling than the lazy river.
The water slide is more thrilling than the lazy river.
- 2Movies
The action film is the most thrilling movie of the year.
The action film is the most thrilling movie of the year.
- 3Activities
Rock climbing is more thrilling than hiking.
Rock climbing is more thrilling than hiking.
- 4Sports
Snowboarding is the most thrilling winter sport.
Snowboarding is the most thrilling winter sport.
Related idioms and phrases
Get a kick out of
To find something highly enjoyable or amusing.
Example
He gets a kick out of watching comedy shows.
On the edge of one's seat
In a state of suspense or excitement.
Example
The thrilling movie had me on the edge of my seat the whole time.
