What is the comparative form of “querulous”?
The comparative form of “querulous” is “more querulous”.Example
She became more querulous as the day went on.
Example
His tone grew more querulous as he continued to complain.
What is the superlative form of “querulous”?
The superlative form of “querulous” is “most querulous”.Example
Among all the employees, she is the most querulous.
Example
He is known for being the most querulous customer at the store.
Why is this expression not used with most, more?
"Most" and "more" are used with "querulous" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "more querulous" and "most querulous" are commonly used to indicate a higher degree of complaining or whining.
Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?
"Querulous" follows the regular pattern of using "more" and "most" for forming comparatives and superlatives.
Expressions with similar meanings to “more querulous”
Used to describe someone who complains more frequently or persistently.
Example
He has become more complaining lately, always finding something to gripe about.
Expressions with similar meanings to “most querulous”
Used to describe someone who complains the most frequently or persistently.
Example
She is the most complaining person I know, always finding fault in everything.
Using than with comparative “more querulous”
When using the comparative form "more querulous" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "She became more querulous than usual as the day went on." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of complaining or whining in "her" increased compared to her usual behavior.
How can I use this expression in context?
“more querulous” and “most querulous” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.- 1Behavior
He became more querulous as he grew older.
He became more querulous as he grew older.
- 2Interactions
She became the most querulous customer the store had ever encountered.
She became the most querulous customer the store had ever encountered.
- 3Relationships
Their marriage became more querulous as they constantly argued.
Their marriage became more querulous as they constantly argued.
- 4Workplace
Among all the employees, he is the most querulous and difficult to work with.
Among all the employees, he is the most querulous and difficult to work with.
Related idioms and phrases
A thorn in one's side
Someone or something that is a constant source of annoyance or irritation.
Example
Her constant complaining is a thorn in my side.
Cry over spilled milk
To complain or worry about something that has already happened and cannot be changed.
Example
There's no point in crying over spilled milk. Let's move on.
