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