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 “blurry”?

The comparative form of “blurry” 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 “blurry”?

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

Example

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

Example

The fog made everything look 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 does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It 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 more indistinct or lacking clarity

Example

The fuzzier the picture, the harder it is to make out the details.

A more formal way of expressing decreased clarity

Example

The less clear the instructions, the more difficult it is to follow them.

Used to indicate something that is less clear or defined

Example

The farther away the object, the more indistinct it appears.

Expressions with similar meanings to “blurriest”

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

Example

Among all the images, the old photograph is the fuzziest.

A more formal way of expressing the lowest level of clarity

Example

The least clear picture is the hardest to decipher.

Used to describe the highest level of lack of clarity

Example

The most indistinct object is the most difficult to recognize.

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.
  • 1Vision

    Without my glasses, everything looks blurrier.

    Without my glasses, everything looks blurrier.

  • 2Photography

    The zoomed-in image is blurrier than the original.

    The zoomed-in image is blurrier than the original.

  • 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.

  • 5Memory

    As time passed, his recollection of the event became blurrier.

    As time passed, his recollection of the event became blurrier.

Related idioms and phrases

In a haze

To be in a state of confusion or uncertainty.

Example

After the accident, she was in a haze and couldn't remember what happened.

See through rose-colored glasses

To have an overly optimistic or positive view of something.

Example

She always sees through rose-colored glasses and believes everything will work out perfectly.

Lost in the fog

To be confused or uncertain about something.

Example

I'm lost in the fog when it comes to understanding advanced mathematics.

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