Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

ever-so

Phrase
/ˈɛvər soʊ/
Definition
A phrase used to emphasize a quality or degree of something, often suggesting it is very or extremely so.
Examples
  • She was ever-so kind to help me with my project.
  • It was ever-so difficult to find the right words.
  • He was ever-so happy when he received the good news.
Meaning
The term ‘ever-so’ is often used to make something sound more significant or intense than it might otherwise be.
Synonyms
  • extremely
  • very
  • particularly