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

What is the comparative form of “fearful”?

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

Example

Walking alone at night is more fearful than walking during the day.

Example

Speaking in front of a large audience is more fearful than speaking to a small group.

What is the superlative form of “fearful”?

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

Example

Among all the horror movies, that one was the most fearful.

Example

The haunted house was the most fearful experience of my life.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more fearful”

more scared

Used to describe a higher level of fear or anxiety.

Example

I am more scared of spiders than any other insect.

more terrified

Used to indicate a greater level of fear or panic.

Example

I am more terrified of heights than anything else.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most fearful”

most scared

Used to describe the highest level of fear or anxiety.

Example

She is the most scared of thunderstorms.

most terrified

Used to indicate the greatest level of fear or panic.

Example

He is the most terrified of flying.

Using than with comparative “more fearful”

When using the comparative form "more fearful" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Walking alone at night is more fearful than walking during the day." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fear in "walking alone at night" is higher than the level of fear in "walking during the day."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Situations

  Being in a dark alley is more fearful than being in a well-lit street.

  Being in a dark alley is more fearful than being in a well-lit street.

• 2. Phobias

  Having a fear of heights is the most fearful phobia for many people.

  Having a fear of heights is the most fearful phobia for many people.

• 3. Experiences

  Getting lost in a foreign country was the most fearful experience of my life.

  Getting lost in a foreign country was the most fearful experience of my life.

• 4. Encounters

  Meeting a wild bear in the woods is more fearful than seeing one in a zoo.

  Meeting a wild bear in the woods is more fearful than seeing one in a zoo.

Related idioms and phrases

Scared stiff

Extremely frightened or terrified.

Example

The loud noise scared me stiff.

Jump out of one's skin

To be extremely startled or frightened.

Example

The sudden loud noise made me jump out of my skin.