English · Adjectives
most boring
/məʊst ˈbɔːrɪŋ/
[/məʊst ˈbɔːrɪŋ/]
superlative of boring
Intermediateadjective
Definition
Superlative form of 'boring', made with 'most' because the adjective has several syllables.
Example
It was the most boring film of the year.
It was the most boring film of the year.
Etymology
Formed analytically from 'most' plus 'boring' rather than by adding '-est'.
How & Where It’s Used
Longer adjectives use 'most' with 'the' instead of the '-est' ending.