ever so
The phrase "ever so" is an informal way to emphasize a high degree or slight nuance of something.
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Definition
B2General
(informal)Used to indicate a very high degree of something.
Example
- Thank you ever so much for your help.
- She was ever so happy to see her friend.
B2General
(informal)Used to indicate a slight or subtle degree of something.
Example
- The room was ever so slightly warmer than before.
- He was ever so slightly annoyed by the noise.
Similar
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