Learn how to use the comparative “less excited” and superlative “least excited” with example sentences and differences.

What is the comparative form of “underexcited”?

The comparative form of “underexcited” is “less excited”.

Example

I am less excited about this movie than I was about the previous one.

Example

She seemed less excited about the party than her friends.

What is the superlative form of “underexcited”?

The superlative form of “underexcited” is “least excited”.

Example

Among all the contestants, he was the least excited about the competition.

Example

This is the least excited I've seen her in a long time.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

"Least" and "less" are used with "excited" to form the comparatives and superlatives. The forms "less excited" and "least excited" are commonly used to indicate a lower degree of excitement.

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Excited" follows the regular pattern of using "less" and "least" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “less excited”

less enthusiastic

Used to describe someone who is not as eager or passionate about something.

Example

He was less enthusiastic about the project than his colleagues.

less thrilled

Used to indicate that someone is not as excited or delighted about something.

Example

She was less thrilled about the gift than she had expected.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least excited”

least enthusiastic

Used to describe someone who has the lowest level of eagerness or passion about something.

Example

He was the least enthusiastic about joining the team.

least thrilled

Used to indicate that someone has the lowest level of excitement or delight about something.

Example

She was the least thrilled about the idea of going to the party.

Using than with comparative “less excited”

When using the comparative form "less excited" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "I am less excited about this movie than I was about the previous one." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of excitement in the current movie is lower than the level of excitement in the previous one.

How can I use this expression in context?

“less excited” and “least excited” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.

• 1. Events

  She was less excited about the party than her friends.

  She was less excited about the party than her friends.

• 2. Opinions

  He was the least excited about the competition among all the contestants.

  He was the least excited about the competition among all the contestants.

• 3. Reactions

  This is the least excited I've seen her in a long time.

  This is the least excited I've seen her in a long time.

• 4. Engagement

  He was less enthusiastic about the project than his colleagues.

  He was less enthusiastic about the project than his colleagues.

Related idioms and phrases

Bored to tears

Extremely bored or uninterested.

Example

The lecture was so dull, I was bored to tears.

Not my cup of tea

Something that one does not find interesting or enjoyable.

Example

I tried watching that TV show, but it's just not my cup of tea.