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

What is the comparative form of “depressed”?

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

Example

I feel more depressed today than I did yesterday.

Example

Losing my job made me feel more depressed than ever.

What is the superlative form of “depressed”?

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

Example

This has been the most depressed I've felt in a long time.

Example

The loss of a loved one can lead to the most depressed state of mind.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "depressed" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more depressed" and "most depressed" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of sadness or unhappiness.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more depressed”

sadder

Used to describe a higher level of sadness or unhappiness.

Example

The news of her illness made me even sadder.

downer

Used to indicate a more negative or gloomy state of mind.

Example

The rainy weather always puts me in a downer mood.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most depressed”

saddest

Used to describe the highest level of sadness or unhappiness.

Example

The breakup was the saddest moment of my life.

lowest

Used to indicate the most negative or gloomy state of mind.

Example

Being alone on my birthday was the lowest I've ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more depressed”

When using the comparative form "more depressed" to compare two levels of sadness, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I feel more depressed today than I did yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of sadness today is higher than the level of sadness yesterday.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Emotions

  She seemed more depressed after the breakup.

  She seemed more depressed after the breakup.

• 2. Situations

  Losing a loved one can make you feel the most depressed.

  Losing a loved one can make you feel the most depressed.

• 3. Mental Health

  People with depression may experience more depressed moods.

  People with depression may experience more depressed moods.

• 4. Reactions

  The news left him feeling more depressed than ever.

  The news left him feeling more depressed than ever.

Related idioms and phrases

Down in the dumps

Feeling sad or depressed.

Example

She's been down in the dumps since her pet passed away.

Feeling blue

Feeling sad or depressed.

Example

He's been feeling blue ever since he lost his job.