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