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

What is the comparative form of “overcrowded”?

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

Example

The subway during rush hour is more overcrowded than usual.

Example

The concert was more overcrowded than I expected.

What is the superlative form of “overcrowded”?

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

Example

The beach on the holiday weekend was the most overcrowded I've ever seen.

Example

The train station during the festival was the most overcrowded I've experienced.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more overcrowded”

more crowded

Used to describe a place or event that has a higher number of people than usual.

Example

The shopping mall was more crowded than usual during the holiday season.

busier

Used to indicate that a place or event has a higher level of activity or people than usual.

Example

The city center is busier during the weekends.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most overcrowded”

most crowded

Used to describe a place or event that has the highest number of people.

Example

The concert was the most crowded event of the year.

busiest

Used to indicate that a place or event has the highest level of activity or people.

Example

The airport is the busiest during the holiday season.

Using than with comparative “more overcrowded”

When using the comparative form "more overcrowded" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The subway during rush hour is more overcrowded than usual." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of overcrowding in the subway during rush hour is higher than the usual level of overcrowding.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Public Transportation

  The bus was more overcrowded than I expected during peak hours.

  The bus was more overcrowded than I expected during peak hours.

• 2. Events

  The stadium was the most overcrowded I've ever seen during the championship game.

  The stadium was the most overcrowded I've ever seen during the championship game.

• 3. Tourist Attractions

  The popular tourist spot was more overcrowded than usual during the summer season.

  The popular tourist spot was more overcrowded than usual during the summer season.

• 4. City Centers

  The city center was the most overcrowded during the holiday shopping season.

  The city center was the most overcrowded during the holiday shopping season.

Related idioms and phrases

Packed like sardines

To be in a very crowded space with little room to move.

Example

The subway was so crowded, we were packed like sardines.

Bursting at the seams

To be extremely full or overcrowded.

Example

The restaurant was bursting at the seams during lunchtime.