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