English · Adjectives
uglier
/ˈʌɡliər/
[/ˈʌɡliər/]
comparative of ugly
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'ugly'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more ugly than the other.
Example
This building is uglier than that one.
This building is uglier than that one.
Etymology
From 'ugly' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The final 'y' changes to 'i' before the suffix.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.