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