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What are the comparative and superlative of word embarrassed?

The word "embarrassed" is already the past participle of the verb "embarrass". It describes a state of being, not a degree of something.

Therefore, there are no comparative or superlative forms for "embarrassed".

To express different levels of embarrassment, you can use adverbs like:

* Slightly embarrassed: This conveys a mild level of embarrassment.

* Moderately embarrassed: This indicates a moderate level of embarrassment.

* Deeply embarrassed: This suggests a strong sense of embarrassment.

* Extremely embarrassed: This represents the highest level of embarrassment.

You can also use phrases like:

* More embarrassed than...

* The most embarrassed...

For example:

* "She felt slightly embarrassed when she tripped on the stairs."

* "He was deeply embarrassed after forgetting his lines in the play."

* "She was more embarrassed than her friend when they both got caught sneaking into the movie theater."

* "He was the most embarrassed person in the room after his joke fell flat."

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