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

What is the comparative form of “delayed”?

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

Example

The train was more delayed than usual.

Example

The flight was more delayed than we expected.

What is the superlative form of “delayed”?

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

Example

Out of all the flights, ours was the most delayed.

Example

The package delivery was the most delayed I've ever experienced.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more delayed”

more postponed

Used to describe something that is pushed back or rescheduled to a later time.

Example

The meeting was more postponed than we anticipated.

more behind schedule

Used to indicate that something is running later than planned.

Example

The construction project is more behind schedule than we thought.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most delayed”

most postponed

Used to describe something that is rescheduled or pushed back to a later time more than anything else.

Example

The event was the most postponed in the history of the organization.

most behind schedule

Used to indicate that something is running later than planned more than anything else.

Example

The project was the most behind schedule in the company's history.

Using than with comparative “more delayed”

When using the comparative form "more delayed" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The train was more delayed than usual." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of delay in "the train" is higher than the usual level of delay.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Transportation

  The bus was more delayed than the train.

  The bus was more delayed than the train.

• 2. Projects

  The construction project was the most delayed in the city.

  The construction project was the most delayed in the city.

• 3. Events

  The concert was more delayed than we expected.

  The concert was more delayed than we expected.

• 4. Deliveries

  The package was the most delayed I've ever received.

  The package was the most delayed I've ever received.

Related idioms and phrases

Running late

To be behind schedule or not on time.

Example

I'm sorry, but I'm running late for our meeting.

Time flies

Used to express how quickly time passes.

Example

I can't believe it's already been a year. Time flies.