schädlicher
Translation
more harmful, more damaging, more detrimental
Examples
Rauchen ist schädlicher als viele denken.
Smoking is more harmful than many people think.
Ein schädlicher Einfluss kann lange wirken.
A harmful influence can have a long-lasting effect.
Grammar Patterns
((...)) than ((...)) more ... than ... Smoking is more harmful than drinking water.
Similar Words
Synonyms: more damaging, more detrimental; Antonyms: more useful (nützlicher), more harmless (harmloser)
Etymology
Comparative of 'schädlich', from 'Schaden' (harm, damage) + '-lich' (adjective suffix). Literally 'more harmful'.
Memory Tips
Think of 'Schaden' as sounding like 'shredding'. Something that shreds things is harmful. The '-er' ending means 'more'.