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more beautiful than me vs more beautiful than I am

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'More beautiful than me' is commonly used in informal speech. However, 'more beautiful than I am' is more formal and grammatically correct. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey.
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more beautiful than me

This phrase is commonly used in informal speech.

This phrase is used in informal contexts when comparing beauty between two people. It is less formal but widely accepted in everyday conversations.

Examples:

  • She is more beautiful than me.
  • He is more beautiful than me, but I have other qualities.
  • The painting is more beautiful than me in that photo.
  • Dec 14, 2015 ... Why do I get jealous when I see someone more beautiful than me? Face your fears. I used to be like you before. Whenever I saw someone more ...
  • Apr 12, 2009 ... It is :' She is more beautiful than me' or you could say "She is more beautiful than I had remembered". ' I' could only be used as a subject of ...
  • Feb 19, 2020 ... Why do I get jealous when I see someone more beautiful than me? Face your fears. I used to be like you before. Whenever I saw someone more ...
  • Oct 7, 2013 ... My sister is absurdly more beautiful than me, and I hate her for it. (Ranting ahead: don't read on if you hate self pity.) My sister is not ...
  • 1 day ago ... How can this brat be more beautiful than me!!! lovsan1 on DeviantArthttps://www.deviantart.com/lovsan1/art/How-can-this-brat-be-more ...
  • Aug 22, 2024 ... ... more beautiful than me bc of my imperfection. It something I'll never be able to change. I can't work out and change it. I can't put makeup ...
  • Oct 7, 2023 ... ... more beautiful than me? ·. A lot of us feel a fit of intense jealousy, if you will when we see someone we feel is prettier than us. You ...
  • Apr 24, 2023 ... My mom is indeed more beautiful than me or any of siblings. I never felt bad about it. If someone tells that , I side with them with pride ...
  • Feb 26, 2019 ... My friend is beautiful. Maybe she's more beautiful than me, but that doesn't have to define my worth. I can't say I snapped out of it, ...

Alternatives:

  • more beautiful than I am
  • more beautiful than I
  • more beautiful than myself
  • more beautiful than I am beautiful

more beautiful than I am

This phrase is more formal and grammatically correct.

This phrase is used in formal contexts or when a higher level of correctness is required. It is grammatically more accurate but may sound overly formal in casual conversations.

Examples:

  • She is more beautiful than I am.
  • He is more beautiful than I am, but I am happy for him.
  • The new model is more beautiful than I am in that dress.
  • Apr 12, 2009 ... The correct grammatical answer is: She is more beautiful than I (am beautiful). but in spoken english, it's almost never said that way.
  • Jun 12, 2018 ... ... more beautiful than I am. I am proud to be myself even if I think I don't look good to others. #nastia #nastiadj #nofilter #real #reallife ...
  • May 19, 2018 ... Why do every girl I see looks prettier, happier, and more beautiful than I am? I feel like an inadequate girl. I am poor and no guy ever ...
  • Nov 16, 2022 ... You are braver, stronger, smarter and more beautiful than I am. If I say "more beautiful" in the beginning, then it gives the impression "you're ...
  • Jul 2, 2017 ... Why do every girl I see looks prettier, happier, and more beautiful than I am? I feel like an inadequate girl. I am poor and no guy ever found ...
  • People think I'm more beautiful than I am because they see me on magazine covers—but go to nearly any town, and you'd find prettier women. And though I'm ...
  • Jun 28, 2017 ... Why do every girl I see looks prettier, happier, and more beautiful than I am? I feel like an inadequate girl. I am poor and no guy ever ...
  • Feb 14, 2017 ... ... more beautiful than I am without makeup. I know there's all sorts of patriarchal bullshit tied up in these feelings, but also, fuck it: I ...
  • Oct 30, 2020 ... When should I get upset about my boyfriend telling me that my sister is more beautiful than I am? All related (54).

Alternatives:

  • more beautiful than me
  • more beautiful than I
  • more beautiful than myself
  • more beautiful than I am beautiful

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