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