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