in every sense of the word: meaning & examples

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Language: English

Meanings:

  • 1.

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    • In each possible meaning of the particular word or phrase.

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    • She is a leader in every sense of the word, inspiring her team through action and vision.

      She is a leader in every sense of the word, inspiring her team through action and vision.

    • The new policy is beneficial in every sense of the word, improving efficiency and morale alike.

      The new policy is beneficial in every sense of the word, improving efficiency and morale alike.

    • He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, from his manners to his integrity.

      He is a gentleman in every sense of the word, from his manners to his integrity.

  • 2.

    WorldwideidiomaticemphaticformalMachine
    • To the fullest extent; in all respects; completely and without qualification.

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    • After years of hard work, she is successful in every sense of the word.

      After years of hard work, she is successful in every sense of the word.

    • The project was a failure in every sense of the word, missing all its goals and deadlines.

      The project was a failure in every sense of the word, missing all its goals and deadlines.

    • The vacation was relaxing in every sense of the word, providing rest and adventure alike.

      The vacation was relaxing in every sense of the word, providing rest and adventure alike.

Examples:

  • EN: - Well... there's one thing I can say for you. Gentleman, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Bueno, algo si debo decir sobre usted es un caballero en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: I thought you was a gentleman, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Creía que eras un caballero en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: Oh, no, sir. He was a perfect gent in every sense of the word.
    ES: Oh no, Sr. Fue un caballero, en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: Very blonde, Albert, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Muy rubia, Albert, en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: This little lamb is a champion in every sense of the word.
    ES: Este pequeño cordero es un campeón en todo el sentido de la palabra.
  • EN: And so I applied to my brother for permission to return here with Deborah... as a complete dependent... which I am in every sense of the word... including being listed as such in his income tax report.
    ES: Así que le pedí a mi hermano... permiso para regresar aquí con Deborah... como una persona completamente a su cargo... algo que soy en todos los sentidos... y así aparezco en su declaración de impuestos.
  • EN: That was a real showstopper... in every sense of the word.
    ES: Eso fue realmente concluyente... en todo el sentido de la palabra.
  • EN: It's useless in every sense of the word. You're forgetting about the troops' spirit.
    ES: Tan inútil es conquistarlo como defenderlo.
  • EN: A man in every sense of the word.
    ES: Un hombre en todos los sentidos de la palabra.
  • EN: I mean, you must understand... that he is in every sense of the word a gilt-edged investment. That he is in every sense of the word a gilt-edged investment.
    ES: Es necesario que comprendas que es un valor.
    ES: Es necesario que comprendas que es un valor.
  • EN: She´s a woman in every sense of the word.
    ES: Pamela es toda una mujer.
  • EN: And always alone, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Y siempre sola, en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: I'm bigger than you in every sense of the word.
    ES: Soy mayor que tú en toda la extensión de la palabra.
  • EN: And not only for the firm's image. I like to be surrounded by attractive people in every sense of the word.
    ES: Pero las contratamos por su belleza, no sólo por el prestigio de la casa sino porque me gusta estar con gente agradable en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: I knew him in every sense of the word. - What?
    ES: - Lo conocí en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: - Well... there's one thing I can say for you. Gentleman, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Bueno, algo si debo decir sobre usted es un caballero en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: I thought you was a gentleman, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Creía que eras un caballero en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: Oh, no, sir. He was a perfect gent in every sense of the word.
    ES: Oh no, Sr. Fue un caballero, en todos los sentidos.
  • EN: Very blonde, Albert, in every sense of the word.
    ES: Muy rubia, Albert, en todos los sentidos.

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