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

What is the comparative form of “dismal”?

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

Example

The weather today is more dismal than yesterday.

Example

The movie was more dismal than I expected.

What is the superlative form of “dismal”?

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

Example

Among all the days, today is the most dismal.

Example

The play was the most dismal performance I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "dismal" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more dismal" and "most dismal" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of darkness or depression.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more dismal”

more gloomy

Used to describe something that is more dark or depressing.

Example

The abandoned house had a more gloomy atmosphere.

more bleak

Used to indicate that something is more desolate or hopeless.

Example

The future looks more bleak than ever.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most dismal”

most gloomy

Used to describe something that is the most dark or depressing.

Example

The haunted mansion had the most gloomy atmosphere I've ever experienced.

most bleak

Used to indicate that something is the most desolate or hopeless.

Example

The situation couldn't get any worse, it's the most bleak it has ever been.

Using than with comparative “more dismal”

When using the comparative form "more dismal" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The weather today is more dismal than yesterday." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of darkness or depression in "the weather today" is higher than the level of darkness or depression in "yesterday."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Weather

  Today's rain is more dismal than yesterday's drizzle.

  Today's rain is more dismal than yesterday's drizzle.

• 2. Movies

  The sequel was the most dismal film in the franchise.

  The sequel was the most dismal film in the franchise.

• 3. Places

  The abandoned factory had a more dismal atmosphere at night.

  The abandoned factory had a more dismal atmosphere at night.

• 4. Situations

  The economic crisis is the most dismal it has been in years.

  The economic crisis is the most dismal it has been in years.

Related idioms and phrases

Down in the dumps

Feeling sad or depressed.

Example

She has been down in the dumps since she lost her job.

Gloom and doom

A feeling or attitude of extreme pessimism or negativity.

Example

He always sees the world through gloom and doom.