Of all
adverb
More than everything else mentioned.
She was, of all her sisters, the one who looked most like their mom.
Often appears as...
- of all people
- of all things
adverb
Used to express surprise, confusion or disbelief.
Why would he, of all people, say something like that?
Often appears as...
- of all people
- of all things
adverb
Inclusive of everyone or everything.
This rule applies to all of us, of all ages.
Often appears as...
- of all ages
- of all types
adverb
More than everything else mentioned.
She was, of all her sisters, the one who looked most like their mom.
Often appears as...
- of all people
- of all things
adverb
Used to express surprise, confusion or disbelief.
Why would he, of all people, say something like that?
Often appears as...
- of all people
- of all things
adverb
Inclusive of everyone or everything.
This rule applies to all of us, of all ages.
Often appears as...
- of all ages
- of all types
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Comparison
Emphasizes a surprising characteristic compared to others.
Of all her paintings, this one unexpectedly captured her joy.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Impact
Shows personal feelings or judgments in comparisons.
He chose, of all his works, the least successful one to display.
Pro Tip 3/3Highlighting Uniqueness
Points out something as the most distinctive among listed items.
That performance was, of all the shows we saw, the most memorable.
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