Learn how to use the comparative “more burned” and superlative “most burned” 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 “burned”?

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

Example

The steak is more burned than I like it.

Example

Her skin is more burned after spending hours in the sun.

What is the superlative form of “burned”?

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

Example

Out of all the cookies, this one is the most burned.

Example

The house was the most burned in the entire neighborhood.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more burned”

Used to describe something that is more blackened or scorched.

Example

The toast is more charred than I prefer.

Used to indicate that something is more lightly burned or scorched.

Example

The edges of the paper are more singed than I expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most burned”

Used to describe something that is the most blackened or scorched.

Example

The chicken is the most charred piece on the grill.

Used to indicate that something is the most lightly burned or scorched.

Example

The fabric is the most singed near the edge.

Using than with comparative “more burned”

When using the comparative form "more burned" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The steak is more burned than I like it." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of burning in the steak is higher than the desired level.

How can I use this expression in context?

“more burned” and “most burned” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Food

    The toast is more burned than I prefer.

    The toast is more burned than I prefer.

  • 2Sunburn

    Her skin is more burned after spending hours in the sun.

    Her skin is more burned after spending hours in the sun.

  • 3Accidents

    The house was the most burned in the entire neighborhood.

    The house was the most burned in the entire neighborhood.

  • 4Cooking

    Out of all the cookies, this one is the most burned.

    Out of all the cookies, this one is the most burned.

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