Boringer

Pronunciation: /ˈbɔrɪndʒər/

Definitions of boringer

adjective comparative form of the adjective 'boring', meaning more boring or dull

Example Sentences

A1 Watching paint dry is boring, but watching grass grow is even boringer.

A2 I thought the first book was boring, but the sequel was even boringer.

B1 The movie was boring, but the director's cut was even boringer.

B2 I find documentaries boringer than action movies.

C1 As a film critic, I have to watch a lot of boringer movies to find hidden gems.

C2 After years of watching boringer films, I have developed a deep appreciation for slow-paced storytelling.

Examples of boringer in a Sentence

formal The lecture became even boringer as it went on.

informal I can't believe how much boringer this movie is compared to the first one.

slang This book is getting boringer by the chapter.

figurative The party started to feel boringer once most of the guests left.

Grammatical Forms of boringer

• past tense: bored
• plural: borers
• comparative: more boring
• superlative: most boring
• present tense: bore
• future tense: will bore
• perfect tense: have bored
• continuous tense: is boring
• singular: borer
• positive degree: boring
• infinitive: to bore
• gerund: boring
• participle: bored

Origin and Evolution of boringer

First Known Use: 1824 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'boringer' is a combination of the adjective 'boring' and the suffix '-er' which is used to form comparative adjectives.

Evolution of the word: The word 'boringer' was first used in the early 19th century to emphasize the comparative degree of boring. Over time, it has become less common in formal language usage and is often considered non-standard or colloquial.