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