Learn how to use the comparative “wearier” and superlative “weariest” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “aweary”?

The comparative form of “aweary” is “wearier”.

Example

After a long day of work, she felt wearier than ever.

Example

He looked wearier than he did yesterday.

What is the superlative form of “aweary”?

The superlative form of “aweary” is “weariest”.

Example

Among all the contestants, she was the weariest.

Example

He looked like the weariest person in the room.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

When comparing the adjective aweary, 'more' and 'most' are used to form the comparative and superlative forms. So, the correct forms are more weary and most weary.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Aweary follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Aweary → More weary Superlative: Aweary → Most weary

Expressions with similar meanings to “wearier”

more tired

Used to describe someone who is more exhausted or fatigued

Example

She felt more tired after running the marathon.

more exhausted

Used to indicate a higher level of physical or mental fatigue

Example

He was more exhausted after studying all night for the exam.

more fatigued

Similar to wearier, this emphasizes a higher level of tiredness

Example

The hiker felt more fatigued after climbing the steep mountain.

Expressions with similar meanings to “weariest”

most tired

Used to describe the highest level of exhaustion or fatigue

Example

After working three consecutive night shifts, she felt most tired.

most exhausted

Indicates the highest level of physical or mental fatigue

Example

He was most exhausted after completing the intense workout.

most fatigued

Similar to weariest, this emphasizes the highest level of tiredness

Example

The marathon runner felt most fatigued after crossing the finish line.

Using than with comparative “wearier”

When using the comparative form more weary to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She felt more weary than her friend." Here, than is used to show that the level of weariness of 'her' is greater than the level of weariness of her friend.

How can I use this expression in context?

“wearier” and “weariest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Physical Exhaustion

  After running a marathon, she felt wearier than ever.

  After running a marathon, she felt wearier than ever.

• 2. Mental Fatigue

  After studying for hours, he looked wearier than he did yesterday.

  After studying for hours, he looked wearier than he did yesterday.

• 3. Workload

  Among all the employees, she was the weariest after working overtime for a week.

  Among all the employees, she was the weariest after working overtime for a week.

• 4. Physical Activity

  After climbing the mountain, he felt wearier than he had anticipated.

  After climbing the mountain, he felt wearier than he had anticipated.

• 5. Emotional Drain

  After dealing with a difficult situation, she felt wearier than ever before.

  After dealing with a difficult situation, she felt wearier than ever before.

Related idioms and phrases

Bone tired

To be extremely exhausted or fatigued.

Example

After a long day at work, she was bone tired and couldn't wait to go to bed.

Running on empty

To continue doing something despite being completely exhausted or lacking energy.

Example

He had been working non-stop for days and was running on empty.

Dead tired

To be extremely tired or exhausted.

Example

After the long hike, they were dead tired and fell asleep immediately.