What is the comparative form of “feared”?
The comparative form of “feared” is “more feared”.Example
The new horror movie is more feared than any other film this year.
Example
The legendary monster is more feared than any other creature in the forest.
What is the superlative form of “feared”?
The superlative form of “feared” is “most feared”.Example
Among all the villains, he is the most feared criminal.
Example
The haunted asylum is the most feared place in town.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "feared" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more feared" and "most feared" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of fear.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Feared" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more feared”
Example
The final exam is more dreaded than any other test.
Used to indicate that something is more frightening or causing more fear.
Example
The haunted house is more terrifying than any other attraction at the carnival.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most feared”
Example
The dentist appointment is the most dreaded event of the year.
Used to indicate that something is the most frightening or causing the most fear.
Example
The horror movie is the most terrifying film I've ever seen.
Using than with comparative “more feared”
When using the comparative form "more feared" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The new horror movie is more feared than any other film this year." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fear towards the new horror movie is higher than the level of fear towards any other film.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more feared” and “most feared” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Movies
The sequel is more feared than the original film.
The sequel is more feared than the original film.
- 2Creatures
The dragon is the most feared mythical creature.
The dragon is the most feared mythical creature.
- 3Events
The storm is more feared than any other natural disaster.
The storm is more feared than any other natural disaster.
- 4Places
The abandoned house is the most feared location in the neighborhood.
The abandoned house is the most feared location in the neighborhood.
Related idioms and phrases
Scare the living daylights out of someone
To frighten someone severely.
Example
The horror movie scared the living daylights out of me.
Jump out of one's skin
To be extremely startled or frightened.
Example
The sudden loud noise made me jump out of my skin.
