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

What is the comparative form of “patetico”?

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

Example

The movie was more patetico than I expected.

Example

Her performance in the play was more patetico than the others.

What is the superlative form of “patetico”?

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

Example

Among all the movies, that one was the most patetico.

Example

Her singing was the most patetico I've ever heard.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Most" and "more" are used with "patetico" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more patetico" and "most patetico" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of pitifulness or deserving of sympathy.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Patetico" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “more patetico”

more pathetic

Used to describe something that is more pitiful or deserving of sympathy.

Example

The abandoned puppy looked more pathetic than the others.

more pitiful

Used to indicate that something is more deserving of pity or compassion.

Example

His situation became more pitiful as time went on.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most patetico”

most pathetic

Used to describe something that is the most pitiful or deserving of sympathy.

Example

The homeless man's story was the most pathetic I've ever heard.

most pitiful

Used to indicate that something is the most deserving of pity or compassion.

Example

The sight of the injured bird was the most pitiful thing I've seen.

Using than with comparative “more patetico”

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

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Movies

  The ending of the film was more patetico than I anticipated.

  The ending of the film was more patetico than I anticipated.

• 2. Performances

  Her portrayal of the character was the most patetico in the entire play.

  Her portrayal of the character was the most patetico in the entire play.

• 3. Situations

  The situation became more patetico as the truth was revealed.

  The situation became more patetico as the truth was revealed.

• 4. Stories

  The protagonist's journey was the most patetico I've ever read.

  The protagonist's journey was the most patetico I've ever read.

Related idioms and phrases

A tearjerker

A movie, book, or play that is very sad and likely to make people cry.

Example

The film was such a tearjerker that everyone in the theater was sobbing.

Pull at the heartstrings

To evoke strong emotions, especially feelings of sympathy or compassion.

Example

The charity campaign's video pulled at the heartstrings of viewers and encouraged them to donate.