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

What is the comparative form of “tiredest”?

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

Example

After running a marathon, I felt more tired than ever before.

Example

Studying all night made me more tired than I expected.

What is the superlative form of “tiredest”?

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

Example

After a week of intense work, I was the most tired I've ever been.

Example

The long flight left me the most tired I've ever felt.

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 exhaustion.

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

Working long hours made me more exhausted than I thought.

more fatigued

Used to indicate a greater level of weariness or tiredness.

Example

The long hike left me more fatigued than I anticipated.

Expressions with similar meanings to “most tired”

most exhausted

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

Example

The demanding project left me the most exhausted I've ever been.

most fatigued

Used to indicate the greatest level of weariness or tiredness.

Example

The sleepless night made 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: "After running a marathon, I felt more tired than ever before." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of exhaustion after running a marathon is higher than the level of exhaustion experienced before.

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

  After playing soccer for two hours, I was more tired than after a short walk.

  After playing soccer for two hours, I was more tired than after a short walk.

• 2. Work or Study

  Studying for exams made me the most tired I've ever been.

  Studying for exams made me the most tired I've ever been.

• 3. Lack of Sleep

  After pulling an all-nighter, I felt more tired than ever before.

  After pulling an all-nighter, I felt more tired than ever before.

• 4. Travel

  The long-haul flight left me the most tired I've ever felt.

  The long-haul flight left me the most tired I've ever felt.

Related idioms and phrases

Dead tired

Extremely exhausted or fatigued.

Example

I worked all day and now I'm dead tired.

Running on empty

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

Example

After a long day at work, I'm running on empty but still have to cook dinner.