English · Adjectives
sadder
/ˈsædər/
[/ˈsædər/]
comparative of sad
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'sad'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more sad than the other.
Example
I am sadder today than yesterday.
I am sadder today than yesterday.
Etymology
From 'sad' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final consonant doubles before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.