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

What is the comparative form of “exhausting”?

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

Example

Running a marathon is more exhausting than running a 5k race.

Example

Working overtime is more exhausting than working regular hours.

What is the superlative form of “exhausting”?

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

Example

Among all the tasks, cleaning the entire house is the most exhausting.

Example

The final exam was the most exhausting test I've ever taken.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "exhausting" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more exhausting" and "most exhausting" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of tiredness or depletion.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more exhausting”

more tiring

Used to describe something that requires more physical or mental effort.

Example

Studying for exams is more tiring than reading a novel.

more draining

Used to indicate that something depletes one's energy or resources more significantly.

Example

Dealing with difficult customers is more draining than handling routine tasks.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most exhausting”

most tiring

Used to describe something that requires the most physical or mental effort.

Example

Running a marathon is the most tiring physical challenge.

most draining

Used to indicate that something depletes one's energy or resources the most significantly.

Example

Taking care of a newborn baby is the most draining experience.

Using than with comparative “more exhausting”

When using the comparative form "more exhausting" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Running a marathon is more exhausting than running a 5k race." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of tiredness in "running a marathon" is higher than the level of tiredness in "running a 5k race."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Physical Activities

  Climbing Mount Everest is more exhausting than hiking a local trail.

  Climbing Mount Everest is more exhausting than hiking a local trail.

• 2. Work

  Working on multiple projects simultaneously is the most exhausting part of my job.

  Working on multiple projects simultaneously is the most exhausting part of my job.

• 3. Stressful Situations

  Dealing with a crisis situation is more exhausting than handling routine tasks.

  Dealing with a crisis situation is more exhausting than handling routine tasks.

• 4. Mental Challenges

  Solving complex math problems is the most exhausting mental exercise.

  Solving complex math problems is the most exhausting mental exercise.

Related idioms and phrases

Burn the candle at both ends

To work or do other things from early in the morning until late at night, without enough rest.

Example

She's been burning the candle at both ends trying to meet the deadline.

Run oneself ragged

To work or exert oneself to the point of exhaustion.

Example

He's been running himself ragged trying to juggle multiple responsibilities.