more than more than {adv.} Over what you might expect; very. They were more than glad to help. He was more than upset by the accident. Contrast: LESS THAN. Categories: add yours {adv.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: M Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Post my comment