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

What is the comparative form of “horrible”?

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

Example

The movie was more horrible than I expected.

Example

The weather today is more horrible than yesterday.

What is the superlative form of “horrible”?

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

Example

That was the most horrible experience of my life.

Example

The food at that restaurant was the most horrible I've ever tasted.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more horrible”

more terrible

Used to describe something that is more extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example

The accident was more terrible than we could have imagined.

more dreadful

Used to indicate that something is more extremely unpleasant or shocking.

Example

The news was more dreadful than we anticipated.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most horrible”

most terrible

Used to describe something that is the most extremely bad or unpleasant.

Example

The storm was the most terrible we've ever seen.

most dreadful

Used to indicate that something is the most extremely unpleasant or shocking.

Example

The crime scene was the most dreadful sight I've witnessed.

Using than with comparative “more horrible”

When using the comparative form "more horrible" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The movie was more horrible than I expected." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of unpleasantness in "the movie" is higher than the level of unpleasantness expected.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Movies

  The sequel was more horrible than the original.

  The sequel was more horrible than the original.

• 2. Weather

  Today's storm is more horrible than yesterday's.

  Today's storm is more horrible than yesterday's.

• 3. Experiences

  That was the most horrible flight I've ever had.

  That was the most horrible flight I've ever had.

• 4. Food

  The dish was the most horrible thing I've ever tasted.

  The dish was the most horrible thing I've ever tasted.

Related idioms and phrases

A nightmare

A very unpleasant or frightening experience.

Example

The traffic jam was a nightmare.

Hell on earth

A situation or place that is extremely unpleasant or difficult to endure.

Example

Living in a war zone is like hell on earth.