Learn how to use the comparative “blurrier” and superlative “blurriest” with example sentences and differences.

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “blurriest”?

The comparative form of “blurriest” is “blurrier”.

Example

The image became blurrier as I zoomed in.

Example

Her vision is blurrier without her glasses.

What is the superlative form of “blurriest”?

The superlative form of “blurriest” is “blurriest”.

Example

Out of all the photos, this one is the blurriest.

Example

The fog made the landscape appear blurriest.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

'Most' and 'more' are generally not used with blurry, blurrier, and blurriest. They’re considered regular comparatives and superlatives. The forms 'more blurry' and 'most blurry' are not used because they sound awkward. Instead, blurrier and blurriest are the correct and preferred forms to use.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

Blurry follows the standard pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: BlurryBlurrier Superlative: BlurryBlurriest

Expressions with similar meanings to “blurrier”

Used to describe something that is less clear or sharp

Example

The details in the painting became more indistinct as time went on.

Describing something that lacks clarity or sharpness

Example

The less focused photograph captured the movement of the subject.

Used to indicate a decrease in clarity or sharpness

Example

The text on the old sign became less clear over time.

Expressions with similar meanings to “blurriest”

Similar to blurriest, this emphasizes a lack of clarity or sharpness

Example

Among all the paintings, this one is the most indistinct.

Used to describe the highest level of lack of clarity or sharpness

Example

The least focused photograph captured the chaotic motion of the crowd.

Used to indicate the highest level of decrease in clarity or sharpness

Example

The text on the worn-out sign is the least clear.

Using than with comparative “blurrier”

When using the comparative form blurrier to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The second photo is blurrier than the first." Here, than is used to show that the level of blurriness in the second photo is greater than the level in the first photo.

How can I use this expression in context?

“blurrier” and “blurriest” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Photography

    The low light conditions made the images blurrier.

    The low light conditions made the images blurrier.

  • 2Vision

    Without her glasses, everything appears blurrier.

    Without her glasses, everything appears blurrier.

  • 3Weather

    The heavy rain made the view outside blurrier.

    The heavy rain made the view outside blurrier.

  • 4Art

    The artist intentionally created a blurrier effect in the painting.

    The artist intentionally created a blurrier effect in the painting.

  • 5Text

    The small font made the text blurrier and harder to read.

    The small font made the text blurrier and harder to read.

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