What is the comparative form of “fried”?
The comparative form of “fried” is “more fried”.Example
The chicken wings were more fried than the french fries.
Example
I prefer my eggs more fried than runny.
What is the superlative form of “fried”?
The superlative form of “fried” is “most fried”.Example
Out of all the dishes, the calamari was the most fried.
Example
The onion rings are known for being the most fried appetizer.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
'Most' and 'more' can be used with fried to form comparatives and superlatives. They are used when you want to emphasize the degree of frying or the texture of the food. For example, more fried is used when you want to describe something that is fried to a greater extent than something else. Similarly, most fried is used when you want to describe something that is fried to the greatest extent among a group of things.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
Fried follows the regular pattern for forming comparatives and superlatives. So, to summarize: Comparative: Fried → More fried Superlative: Fried → Most fried
Expressions with similar meanings to “more fried”
crispier
Used to describe something that is more fried and has a crispy texture
Example
I like my bacon crispier than chewy.
browner
Used to indicate something that is more fried and has a darker color
Example
The toast was browner than I wanted it to be.
well-done
A term used to describe food that is thoroughly cooked or fried
Example
He likes his steak well-done with a crispy crust.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most fried”
crispiest
Similar to most fried, this emphasizes both the level of frying and the crispy texture
Example
The fried chicken had the crispiest skin I've ever tasted.
Used to describe the highest level of frying and the darkest color
Example
The fries were the brownest they had ever been.
well-cooked
A term used to describe food that is fried to perfection
Example
The chef prides himself on serving the well-cooked fish fillet.
Using than with comparative “more fried”
When using the comparative form more fried to compare two things, you would use than to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The chicken wings were more fried than the french fries." Here, than is used to show that the level of frying of the chicken wings is greater than the level of frying of the french fries.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more fried” and “most fried” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Food
The chicken tenders were more fried than I expected.
The chicken tenders were more fried than I expected.
- 2Cooking
She likes her bacon crispier than her husband does.
She likes her bacon crispier than her husband does.
- 3Restaurant Menus
The menu offers a variety of options, from lightly fried to most fried.
The menu offers a variety of options, from lightly fried to most fried.
- 4Culinary Preferences
He prefers his fries crispier than soft and mushy.
He prefers his fries crispier than soft and mushy.
- 5Food Reviews
The reviewer praised the dish for being the most fried and flavorful.
The reviewer praised the dish for being the most fried and flavorful.
Related idioms and phrases
Fry an egg
To cook an egg by frying it in a pan.
Example
She knows how to fry an egg perfectly every time.
Fry someone's brain
To overwhelm or confuse someone with too much information or difficult concepts.
Example
The professor's lecture fried my brain; I couldn't understand a word he said.
Fry up
To cook something by frying it, often referring to a meal or dish.
Example
Let's fry up some bacon and eggs for breakfast.
