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

What is the comparative form of “hurried”?

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

Example

She walked more hurriedly than usual.

Example

He spoke more hurriedly as the deadline approached.

What is the superlative form of “hurried”?

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

Example

Among all the participants, she finished the most hurriedly.

Example

The project was completed the most hurriedly I've ever seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "hurried" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more hurried" and "most hurried" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of haste or urgency.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more hurried”

more rushed

Used to describe something that is done with more haste or urgency.

Example

I had to make a more rushed decision due to the time constraint.

more hasty

Used to indicate that something is done with more speed or without careful consideration.

Example

He made a more hasty decision without thinking about the consequences.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most hurried”

most rushed

Used to describe something that is done with the most haste or urgency.

Example

The emergency evacuation was the most rushed operation I've witnessed.

most hasty

Used to indicate that something is done with the most speed or without careful consideration.

Example

His decision to quit his job was the most hasty choice he could have made.

Using than with comparative “more hurried”

When using the comparative form "more hurried" to compare two actions, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She walked more hurriedly than usual." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of haste in her walking is higher than her usual pace.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Tasks

  He completed the assignment more hurriedly than his classmates.

  He completed the assignment more hurriedly than his classmates.

• 2. Speech

  The speaker delivered the presentation the most hurriedly I've ever seen.

  The speaker delivered the presentation the most hurriedly I've ever seen.

• 3. Actions

  She packed her bags more hurriedly than she had planned.

  She packed her bags more hurriedly than she had planned.

• 4. Decisions

  They made the deal the most hurriedly they could to meet the deadline.

  They made the deal the most hurriedly they could to meet the deadline.

Related idioms and phrases

In a rush

To be in a hurry or to do something quickly.

Example

I'm sorry, I can't talk right now, I'm in a rush.

Time is of the essence

To emphasize that time is important and should not be wasted.

Example

We need to finish this project quickly, time is of the essence.