too (something) for words

too (something) for words

So extremely (something) that it cannot be described in words. Marie, you are too kind for words. How can I ever thank you?

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too — for words

extremely —. informal

1990 Rosamund Pilcher September I'm not saying ‘Isn't it beautiful’ all the time, because if I do, it'll just sound too banal for words.

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too funny, sad, etc. for ˈwords

extremely funny, sad, etc: The man in the post office was too stupid for words.

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