Learn how to use the comparative “more boring” and superlative “most boring” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “boring”?

The comparative form of “boring” is “more boring”.

Example

Reading the dictionary is more boring than reading a novel.

Example

Watching paint dry is more boring than watching grass grow.

What is the superlative form of “boring”?

The superlative form of “boring” is “most boring”.

Example

Among all the movies, that one was the most boring.

Example

The meeting was the most boring I've ever attended.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "boring" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more boring" and "most boring" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of lack of interest.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Boring" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more boring”

more dull

Used to describe something that is less interesting or exciting.

Example

The lecture was more dull than I expected.

more tedious

Used to indicate that something is more tiresome or monotonous.

Example

Data entry is more tedious than data analysis.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most boring”

most dull

Used to describe something that is the least interesting or exciting.

Example

The documentary was the most dull film I've seen.

most tedious

Used to indicate that something is the most tiresome or monotonous.

Example

The repetitive task was the most tedious part of the job.

Using than with comparative “more boring”

When using the comparative form "more boring" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Reading the dictionary is more boring than reading a novel." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of lack of interest in "reading the dictionary" is higher than the level of lack of interest in "reading a novel."

How can I use this expression in context?

“more boring” and “most boring” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Activities

  Cleaning the house is more boring than going to the movies.

  Cleaning the house is more boring than going to the movies.

• 2. Movies/TV Shows

  That documentary was the most boring film I've ever watched.

  That documentary was the most boring film I've ever watched.

• 3. Meetings

  The staff meeting was more boring than I anticipated.

  The staff meeting was more boring than I anticipated.

• 4. Tasks

  Filing paperwork is the most boring part of my job.

  Filing paperwork is the most boring part of my job.

Related idioms and phrases

Bored to tears

Extremely bored or uninterested.

Example

The lecture was so dull, it had me bored to tears.

As dull as dishwater

Extremely boring or uninteresting.

Example

The conversation was as dull as dishwater.