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only too

 

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Adverbial only too has 1 sense
  1. all too, only too - to a high degree; "she is all too ready to accept the job"

Definitions from the Web

Definition:

The term "only too" is an idiomatic expression used to emphasize that something is excessively or extremely true, sincere, genuine, or available.

Senses:

  1. Adverb:

    • Used to emphasize the truth, sincerity, or genuineness of something.
    • Used to emphasize an extreme degree or intensity.
  2. Adjective:

    • Exclusively or solely available or permissible.

Examples:

Adverb:

  1. She was only too happy to help us with our project. (Emphasizes her great willingness)
  2. I'm only too aware of the challenges that lie ahead. (Emphasizes being fully aware)

Adjective:

  1. The hotel reserved the last room for our only too excited group. (Emphasizes the exclusive excitement of the group)

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