English · Adjectives
ruder
/ˈruːdər/
[/ˈruːdər/]
comparative of rude
Beginneradjective
Definition
Comparative form of 'rude'. Used to compare two things, saying one is more rude than the other.
Example
He was ruder than usual today.
He was ruder than usual today.
Etymology
From 'rude' plus the comparative suffix '-er'. The base ends in 'e', so only '-r'/'-st' is added.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in comparisons, often followed by 'than'.