English · Adjectives
more beautiful
/mɔːr ˈbjuːtɪfʊl/
[/mɔːr ˈbjuːtɪfʊl/]
comparative of beautiful
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'beautiful', made with 'more' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
This garden is more beautiful than that one.
This garden is more beautiful than that one.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'more' plus 'beautiful' rather than by adding '-er'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'more' instead of the '-er' ending.