WordNet-Online
Free dictionary and thesaurus of English. Definitions, synonyms, antonyms and more...
Hint: double-click any word to get it searched!

Google
 

only too
 

Definitions from WordNet

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)

Possible Related Products:

onlooker onlookers only only child only enter symbols attached to a cat only if only if only one only too only when onlyinsurance onnocent onnomonopia ono onobrychis onobrychis viciaefolia onobrychis viciifolia

Sponsored (shop thru our affiliate link to help maintain this site):

WordNet-Online
Home | Free dictionary software | Copyright notice | Contact us | WordNet dictionary | Automotive thesaurus