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

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Notes from a Native English Speaker

Comparative adjectives help us to describe how good or bad something is when compared to something else. For example, something is taller than something else. Superlative adjectives help us to describe something as having the most or least of a particular characteristic within a group. This makes it easier and more accurate to talk about and compare things.

What is the comparative form of “unhilarious”?

The comparative form of “unhilarious” is “less hilarious”.

Example

The movie was less hilarious than I expected.

Example

His jokes are less hilarious than hers.

What is the superlative form of “unhilarious”?

The superlative form of “unhilarious” is “least hilarious”.

Example

Among all the comedies, that one was the least hilarious.

Example

Her stand-up routine was the least hilarious I've seen.

Why is this expression not used with most, more?

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

Does this expression have an irregular comparative/superlative form?

"Unhilarious" does not have an irregular comparative or superlative form. It follows the pattern of using "less" and "least" for forming comparatives and superlatives.

Expressions with similar meanings to “less hilarious”

Used to describe something that is not as humorous or amusing.

Example

The comedian's performance was less funny than usual.

Used to indicate that something is not as engaging or amusing.

Example

The TV show is less entertaining than the previous season.

Expressions with similar meanings to “least hilarious”

Used to describe something that is the least humorous or amusing.

Example

The sitcom is the least funny show on television.

Used to indicate that something is the least engaging or amusing.

Example

The documentary was the least entertaining film of the year.

Using than with comparative “less hilarious”

When using the comparative form "less hilarious" to compare two things, you would use "than" to connect the two parts of the comparison: Example: "The movie was less hilarious than I expected." Here, "than" is used to show that the level of humor in "the movie" is lower than the level of humor expected.

How can I use this expression in context?

“less hilarious” and “least hilarious” can be used in a variety of situations to compare speed.
  • 1Comedies

    That comedy movie was less hilarious than I thought it would be.

    That comedy movie was less hilarious than I thought it would be.

  • 2Jokes

    His jokes are the least hilarious among all the comedians.

    His jokes are the least hilarious among all the comedians.

  • 3Performances

    Her stand-up routine was less hilarious than her previous shows.

    Her stand-up routine was less hilarious than her previous shows.

  • 4TV Shows

    The new sitcom is the least hilarious series on television.

    The new sitcom is the least hilarious series on television.

Related idioms and phrases

Fall flat

To fail to be funny or entertaining.

Example

The comedian's jokes fell flat and didn't elicit any laughter.

Dry as dust

Extremely boring or uninteresting.

Example

The lecture was dry as dust and put everyone to sleep.

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