What is the comparative form of “frighting”?
The comparative form of “frighting” is “more frightening”.Example
Watching a horror movie is more frightening than reading a scary book.
Example
Being alone in the dark is more frightening than being in a crowded place.
What is the superlative form of “frighting”?
The superlative form of “frighting” is “most frightening”.Example
Among all the horror movies, 'The Exorcist' is the most frightening.
Example
The roller coaster ride was the most frightening experience of my life.
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.
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 is scarier at night.
Used to indicate that something is more horrifying or alarming.
Example
The sound of thunder is more terrifying than the sound of rain.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most frightening”
Used to describe something that induces the most fear or terror.
Example
The haunted forest is the scariest place I've ever been to.
Used to indicate that something is the most horrifying or alarming.
Example
The horror movie is the most terrifying film I've ever seen.
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 the most frightening I've seen.
The new horror film is the most frightening I've seen.
- 2Situations
Being alone in a haunted house is more frightening than being in a crowded mall.
Being alone in a haunted house is more frightening than being in a crowded mall.
- 3Experiences
Skydiving was the most frightening thing I've ever done.
Skydiving was the most frightening thing I've ever done.
- 4Stories
The ghost story was more frightening than I expected.
The ghost story was more frightening than I expected.
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 noise made me jump out of my skin.
