ENGLISH
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all the more

idiom
Meaning

even more than before. You use this to say that a new fact makes a situation or feeling stronger.


Examples
SIMPLE

The rain made the hot tea all the more delicious.

CONTEXTUAL

Knowing that he had worked so hard for the promotion made his success all the more satisfying.

COMPLEX

The stark contrast between the vibrant city and the quiet countryside made the beauty of the landscape all the more striking to the weary traveler.

Last updated April 22, 2026