What is the comparative form of “awful”?
The comparative form of “awful” is “more awful”.Example
The weather today is more awful than yesterday.
Example
Her singing was more awful than I expected.
What is the superlative form of “awful”?
The superlative form of “awful” is “most awful”.Example
Out of all the options, this is the most awful choice.
Example
That was the most awful performance I've ever seen.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
When comparing the adjective "awful," you can use the comparative form "more awful" and the superlative form "most awful." Using "awfuller" or "awfullest" would be grammatically incorrect.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Awful" follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives: - Comparative form: Awful → More awful - Superlative form: Awful → Most awful
Expressions with similar meanings to “more awful”
Used to describe something of very poor quality or extremely unpleasant.
Example
The movie was so terrible that I walked out halfway through.
Used to indicate something that is extremely bad or unpleasant.
Example
The food at that restaurant was absolutely dreadful.
Used to describe something that is very unpleasant or causing a feeling of disgust.
Example
The smell in the room was horrible.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most awful”
Used to describe something of the lowest quality or most unpleasant.
Example
The worst part of the trip was when our flight got canceled.
Used to indicate something that is shockingly bad or cruel.
Example
The conditions in the prison were atrocious.
Used to describe something that is extremely bad or of very low quality.
Example
The team's performance was abysmal.
Using than with comparative “more awful”
When using the comparative form "more awful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The weather today is more awful than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the quality of the weather today is worse than the quality of the weather "yesterday."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more awful” and “most awful” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Weather
Today's weather is more awful than yesterday's.
Today's weather is more awful than yesterday's.
- 2Performances
That was the most awful performance I've ever seen.
That was the most awful performance I've ever seen.
- 3Choices
Out of all the options, this is the most awful choice.
Out of all the options, this is the most awful choice.
- 4Experiences
The food at that restaurant was absolutely dreadful.
The food at that restaurant was absolutely dreadful.
Related idioms and phrases
The straw that broke the camel's back
The final small burden that causes an overloaded situation to collapse.
Example
After a long day, losing his keys was the straw that broke the camel's back.
In the doghouse
To be in trouble or disfavored.
Example
After forgetting their anniversary, he was in the doghouse with his wife.
