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

What is the comparative form of “frightened”?

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

Example

Being alone in the dark is more frightened than being with others.

Example

Seeing a spider up close is more frightened than seeing it from a distance.

What is the superlative form of “frightened”?

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

Example

Among all the horror movies, that one was the most frightened I've ever seen.

Example

The roller coaster ride was the most frightened I've ever experienced.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more frightened”

more scared

Used to describe a higher level of fear or anxiety.

Example

I am more scared of heights than I am of spiders.

more terrified

Used to indicate a greater level of extreme fear or panic.

Example

The haunted house was more terrified than I expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most frightened”

most scared

Used to describe the highest level of fear or anxiety.

Example

The thunderstorm was the most scared I've been in a long time.

most terrified

Used to indicate the greatest level of extreme fear or panic.

Example

The horror movie was the most terrified I've ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more frightened”

When using the comparative form "more frightened" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Being alone in the dark is more frightened than being with others." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fear in "being alone in the dark" is higher than the level of fear in "being with others."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Situations

  Walking through a graveyard at night is more frightened than walking through a park during the day.

  Walking through a graveyard at night is more frightened than walking through a park during the day.

• 2. Encounters

  Encountering a wild animal in the wilderness is the most frightened I've ever been.

  Encountering a wild animal in the wilderness is the most frightened I've ever been.

• 3. Movies

  That horror film was more frightened than any other movie I've seen.

  That horror film was more frightened than any other movie I've seen.

• 4. Experiences

  Skydiving was the most frightened I've ever felt.

  Skydiving was the most frightened I've ever felt.

Related idioms and phrases

Scared stiff

To be extremely frightened or terrified.

Example

I was scared stiff when I saw the ghost.

Jump out of one's skin

To be startled or frightened by something.

Example

The loud noise made me jump out of my skin.