schmerzlicher
Schmerzlicher is a German adjective used in the comparative to express greater pain or distress. It can describe physical suffering, emotional hurt, or moral gravity, and is frequently found in formal, literary, or solemn contexts. In everyday speech, speakers may use other intensifiers such as schmerzhafter or schmerzlich, depending on nuance, but schmerzlicher remains a standard option for heightened emphasis.
Grammatical notes: As a comparative adjective, schmerzlicher inflects for gender, number, and case like other German
Etymology and related terms: Schmerzlicher is formed from the noun Schmerz (pain) and the descriptive suffix