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

What is the comparative form of “learned”?

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

Example

She is more learned in history than I am.

Example

He is more learned in mathematics than his classmates.

What is the superlative form of “learned”?

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

Example

Among all the professors, she is the most learned in her field.

Example

He is considered the most learned scholar in the country.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "learned" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more learned" and "most learned" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of knowledge or education.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more learned”

more knowledgeable

Used to describe someone who has a greater amount of knowledge or information.

Example

The professor is more knowledgeable about the subject than anyone else.

more educated

Used to indicate that someone has a higher level of formal education.

Example

She is more educated than her siblings, having completed a master's degree.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most learned”

most knowledgeable

Used to describe someone who has the greatest amount of knowledge or information.

Example

The expert is the most knowledgeable person in the field.

most educated

Used to indicate that someone has the highest level of formal education.

Example

She is the most educated person in her family, having obtained a PhD.

Using than with comparative “more learned”

When using the comparative form "more learned" to compare two people's knowledge or education, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She is more learned in history than I am." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of knowledge in "she" is higher than the level of knowledge in "I."

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Subjects

  He is more learned in mathematics than his classmates.

  He is more learned in mathematics than his classmates.

• 2. Professions

  Among all the doctors, she is the most learned in her field.

  Among all the doctors, she is the most learned in her field.

• 3. Scholars

  He is considered the most learned scholar in the country.

  He is considered the most learned scholar in the country.

• 4. Academics

  The professor is more learned about the subject than anyone else.

  The professor is more learned about the subject than anyone else.