What is the comparative form of “frightening”?
The comparative form of “frightening” is “more frightening”.Example
Watching a horror movie is more frightening than reading a scary book.
Example
Walking alone at night is more frightening than during the day.
What is the superlative form of “frightening”?
The superlative form of “frightening” is “most frightening”.Example
Among all the horror movies, 'The Exorcist' is the most frightening.
Example
The haunted house experience was the most frightening thing I've ever done.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "frightening" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more frightening" and "most frightening" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of fear or terror.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Frightening" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more frightening”
scarier
Used to describe something that induces more fear or terror.
Example
The haunted house was scarier than I expected.
Used to indicate that something is more horrifying or alarming.
Example
The sound of thunder was more terrifying than the lightning.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most frightening”
Used to describe something that induces the most fear or terror.
Example
The roller coaster ride was the scariest experience of my life.
Used to indicate that something is the most horrifying or alarming.
Example
The news of the earthquake was the most terrifying thing I've heard.
Using than with comparative “more frightening”
When using the comparative form "more frightening" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Watching a horror movie is more frightening than reading a scary book." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of fear in "watching a horror movie" is higher than the level of fear in "reading a scary book."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more frightening” and “most frightening” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Movies
The new horror film is more frightening than the previous one.
The new horror film is more frightening than the previous one.
- 2Situations
Being lost in a dark forest is the most frightening experience.
Being lost in a dark forest is the most frightening experience.
- 3Stories
The ending of the book was more frightening than I anticipated.
The ending of the book was more frightening than I anticipated.
- 4Events
The thunderstorm was the most frightening weather I've experienced.
The thunderstorm was the most frightening weather I've experienced.
Related idioms and phrases
Scared out of one's wits
To be extremely frightened or terrified.
Example
The loud noise scared me out of my wits.
Jump out of one's skin
To be startled or frightened by something.
Example
The sudden loud bang made me jump out of my skin.
