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

What is the comparative form of “tired”?

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

Example

I feel more tired today than I did yesterday.

Example

Running a marathon is more tiring than running a 5K race.

What is the superlative form of “tired”?

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

Example

After a week of intense training, I am the most tired I've ever been.

Example

Working three consecutive night shifts was the most tiring experience of my life.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

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

Expressions with similar meanings to “more tired”

more exhausted

Used to describe a higher level of physical or mental fatigue.

Example

After a long day at work, I feel more exhausted than ever.

more fatigued

Used to indicate a greater level of weariness or tiredness.

Example

Studying for exams makes me more fatigued than anything else.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most tired”

most exhausted

Used to describe the highest level of physical or mental fatigue.

Example

After the long hike, I was the most exhausted I've ever been.

most fatigued

Used to indicate the greatest level of weariness or tiredness.

Example

The sleepless night left me the most fatigued I've ever felt.

Using than with comparative “more tired”

When using the comparative form "more tired" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "Running a marathon is more tiring than running a 5K race." Here, "than" is used to show that running a marathon causes a higher level of fatigue compared to running a 5K race.

How can I use this expression in context?

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

• 1. Physical Activity

  Playing soccer for two hours is more tiring than going for a walk.

  Playing soccer for two hours is more tiring than going for a walk.

• 2. Work

  Working overtime every day is the most tiring thing I've ever done.

  Working overtime every day is the most tiring thing I've ever done.

• 3. Travel

  Long-haul flights can leave you feeling more tired than short flights.

  Long-haul flights can leave you feeling more tired than short flights.

• 4. Studying

  Pulling an all-nighter is the most tiring way to prepare for an exam.

  Pulling an all-nighter is the most tiring way to prepare for an exam.

Related idioms and phrases

Dead tired

Extremely exhausted or fatigued.

Example

After the long hike, I was dead tired.

Running on empty

To continue doing something despite being extremely tired or lacking energy.

Example

I've been working late every night, and now I'm running on empty.