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