beyond words

beyond words

To such a great degree that one has been left speechless, whether literally or figuratively. I am just thrilled beyond words that so many of you were able to come to our baby shower! After our parents offered to help us buy our first home, we were appreciative beyond words.
See also: beyond, word
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

beyond words

Fig. more than one can say. (Especially preceded by grateful, shocked, and thankful.) Sally was thankful beyond words. I don't know how to thank you. I'm grateful beyond words.
See also: beyond, word
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • literally
  • chase away
  • hold the stage
  • lead the pack
  • maneuver for
  • maneuver for (something)
  • die from (something)
  • cooee
  • cry (oneself) to sleep
  • cry oneself to sleep
References in classic literature
This was the 'Marta y Maria' of Armando Palacio Valdes, a novelist who delights me beyond words by his friendly and abundant humor, his feeling for character, and his subtle insight.
The joy of such a meeting was beyond words. After a time the ladies begged the Prince to relate his adventures, and he told them of all his sufferings in the desert when he was first transformed.
So he played a more coaxing game; and while never going beyond words, or attempting the renewal of caresses, he did his utmost orally.
Sometimes this was brilliant beyond words, including a certain youthful Monte Cristo, who on Fridays expended thirty cents on a round trip ticket and traveled from Wareham to Riverboro merely to be near Huldah; sometimes, too, the circle was reduced to the popcorn-and-peanut boy of the train, who seemed to serve every purpose in default of better game.
My heart sank under a dread beyond words, under a grief beyond tears.
Then I started for here, wondering whether you - I've been fond of you beyond words ever since I set eyes on your face," he cried, as if unable to command his feelings.
Camilla was uneasy at this, dreading lest it might prove the means of endangering her honour, and asked whether her intrigue had gone beyond words, and she with little shame and much effrontery said it had; for certain it is that ladies' imprudences make servants shameless, who, when they see their mistresses make a false step, think nothing of going astray themselves, or of its being known.
It was all wonderful beyond words to Harvey; and the most wonderful part was that he heard no orders except an occasional grunt from Troop, ending with, "That's good, my son!"
It was brilliant moonlight, and the soft effect of the light over the sea and sky, merged together in one great silent mystery, was beautiful beyond words. Between me and the moonlight flitted a great bat, coming and going in great whirling circles.
The least of them would have interested his companions beyond words. But he was an agreeable guide, ever keen to point out the beauties of his royal master's domain.
He put a hand on either side of his head and rocked himself to and fro, droning to himself like a child whose grief has got beyond words.
The boarded-up shop was dark and depressing beyond words, the few scandalous hiring machines had never looked so hopelessly disreputable.
The love, support and respect he gives to our men and women in uniform is beyond words,' he added.
Summary: New Delhi (India), June 25 (ANI): Coming back to reprise their roles as Dom and Letty, Vin Diesel and his co-star Michelle Rodriguez feel 'blessed beyond words' as they completed the first-day shoot of the next film in the 'Fast and Furious' franchise.
Maryam Nawaz tweeted, 'Your loss is painful beyond words but your death will not destroy the love that connects us all.'