What is the comparative form of “irritating”?
The comparative form of “irritating” is “more irritating”.Example
Listening to loud music is more irritating than listening to soft music.
Example
Dealing with a slow internet connection is more irritating than having no internet at all.
What is the superlative form of “irritating”?
The superlative form of “irritating” is “most irritating”.Example
Among all the sounds, nails on a chalkboard is the most irritating.
Example
The constant interruptions were the most irritating part of the meeting.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "irritating" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more irritating" and "most irritating" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of annoyance.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Irritating" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more irritating”
Example
The constant noise from construction work is more annoying than the occasional car honking.
Used to indicate that something is more troublesome or vexing.
Example
The persistent mosquito bites are more bothersome than the occasional fly buzzing around.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most irritating”
Example
The repetitive phone notifications are the most annoying thing about using social media.
Used to indicate that something is the most troublesome or vexing.
Example
The never-ending paperwork is the most bothersome aspect of my job.
Using than with comparative “more irritating”
When using the comparative form "more irritating" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Listening to loud music is more irritating than listening to soft music." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of irritation in "listening to loud music" is higher than the level of irritation in "listening to soft music."
How can I use this expression in context?
“more irritating” and “most irritating” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Sounds
The screeching of brakes is more irritating than the sound of rain.
The screeching of brakes is more irritating than the sound of rain.
- 2Situations
Waiting in long lines is the most irritating part of shopping.
Waiting in long lines is the most irritating part of shopping.
- 3Behaviors
Constantly interrupting others is more irritating than not paying attention.
Constantly interrupting others is more irritating than not paying attention.
- 4Interactions
Dealing with rude customers is the most irritating aspect of customer service.
Dealing with rude customers is the most irritating aspect of customer service.
Related idioms and phrases
Get on someone's nerves
To annoy or irritate someone.
Example
His constant tapping on the table really gets on my nerves.
Drive someone up the wall
To irritate or annoy someone greatly.
Example
The constant noise from the construction site is driving me up the wall.
