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

What is the comparative form of “ferocious”?

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

Example

The lioness is more ferocious than the lion.

Example

The storm last night was more ferocious than any we've experienced before.

What is the superlative form of “ferocious”?

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

Example

Among all the predators, the crocodile is the most ferocious.

Example

The dragon in the movie was the most ferocious creature I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "ferocious" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more ferocious" and "most ferocious" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of intensity or aggression.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more ferocious”

more fierce

Used to describe something that is more intense or aggressive.

Example

The competition in this year's tournament is more fierce than ever.

more savage

Used to indicate that something is more brutal or violent.

Example

The wild animals in the jungle are more savage than those in the zoo.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most ferocious”

most fierce

Used to describe something that is the most intense or aggressive.

Example

The final battle in the movie was the most fierce scene of the entire film.

most savage

Used to indicate that something is the most brutal or violent.

Example

The serial killer in the movie was the most savage character.

Using than with comparative “more ferocious”

When using the comparative form "more ferocious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The lioness is more ferocious than the lion." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of intensity or aggression in the lioness is higher than the level in the lion.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Animals

  The tiger is more ferocious than the leopard.

  The tiger is more ferocious than the leopard.

• 2. Weather

  The hurricane was the most ferocious storm of the season.

  The hurricane was the most ferocious storm of the season.

• 3. Competition

  The final round of the tournament was more ferocious than the previous matches.

  The final round of the tournament was more ferocious than the previous matches.

• 4. Characters

  The villain in the movie was the most ferocious antagonist.

  The villain in the movie was the most ferocious antagonist.

Related idioms and phrases

A force to be reckoned with

Someone or something that is powerful and should not be underestimated.

Example

The champion boxer is a force to be reckoned with in the ring.

Bite someone's head off

To respond to someone angrily or aggressively.

Example

Be careful what you say to him, he might bite your head off.