Dictionary.com
Thesaurus.com
Synonyms

beyond measure

Idioms  
  1. To an extreme degree; exceedingly. For example, Her attitude annoys me beyond measure. This term was first recorded in 1526.


Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

See Examples For:

That Trumbull’s large rendition at the Capitol continues to draw such crowds would surely please Trumbull beyond measure.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 4, 2026

Speaking at a press conference in London on Monday, Barnaby's mother Emma Webber said: "It has been brutal, bruising and harrowing beyond measure - but it was so very necessary. "

From BBC Jun. 8, 2026

“Though we have experienced devastation beyond measure, we did not lose life,” the pastor, the Rev. Vincent Johnson said.

From Washington Times Dec. 10, 2023

It was determination beyond question, toughness beyond measure, and he should not be judged by one last lousy October inning with a broken wing.

From Los Angeles Times Nov. 10, 2023

It always made a spectacle special when the Emperor attended, but the people were delighted beyond measure to see that he had brought the Lady Aurelia with him this time.

From "Tiger, Tiger" by Lynne Reid Banks

Vocabulary.com logo
by dictionary.com

Dictionary.com's Learning Companion

Go beyond just looking up words.
Remember them forever with VocabTrainer.

Start training