Every inch
adverb
Completely, in every detail or respect.
He looked every inch the professional in his suit.
Often appears as...
- look every inch
- feel every inch
adverb
Used to emphasize the impressive quality or extent of something.
The large garden is every inch a paradise.
Often appears as...
- is every inch
- seems every inch
adverb
Completely, in every detail or respect.
He looked every inch the professional in his suit.
Often appears as...
- look every inch
- feel every inch
adverb
Used to emphasize the impressive quality or extent of something.
The large garden is every inch a paradise.
Often appears as...
- is every inch
- seems every inch
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Assertion
Used to stress a statement, as if no part was left out.
She was every inch a winner, her confidence undeniable.
Pro Tip 2/3No Exaggeration
Implies the description is accurate, without overstatement.
He was every inch the gentleman he claimed to be.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often creates a visual picture of completeness or perfection.
The meticulously designed car was every inch a masterpiece.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Assertion
Used to stress a statement, as if no part was left out.
She was every inch a winner, her confidence undeniable.
Pro Tip 2/3No Exaggeration
Implies the description is accurate, without overstatement.
He was every inch the gentleman he claimed to be.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often creates a visual picture of completeness or perfection.
The meticulously designed car was every inch a masterpiece.
Pro Tip 1/3Strong Assertion
Used to stress a statement, as if no part was left out.
She was every inch a winner, her confidence undeniable.
Pro Tip 2/3No Exaggeration
Implies the description is accurate, without overstatement.
He was every inch the gentleman he claimed to be.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual Imagery
Often creates a visual picture of completeness or perfection.
The meticulously designed car was every inch a masterpiece.
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