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