Allover

The word "allover" functions primarily as an adverb, meaning: 1. Throughout a place or surface; everywhere. 2. Covering the whole surface or extent of something. 3. Exhibiting a pervasive characteristic or quality; entirely. It can also act as an adjective, particularly when describing patterns or designs, indicating a motif that covers an entire area. The meaning emphasizes complete coverage, pervasiveness, or thoroughness.

Allover meaning with examples

• The children had chalk allover their hands and faces after playing outside. The vibrant mural covered the entire wall; splattered paint was allover, a beautiful artistic mess. The spilled coffee went allover the white tablecloth creating a brown stain. The energetic puppy was jumping allover, greeting guests with enthusiastic licks and tail wags.
• The fabric featured an allover floral print, covering the entire length and width. Her skin had an allover redness due to sunburn after her beach day. The building's exterior has an allover, and somewhat overwhelming, pattern. His response to his friends message was one of an allover sense of happiness.
• There was an allover feeling of excitement in the air as the concert began. After the rain, the allover dampness of the meadow made walking uncomfortable. She possessed an allover calmness, even in the midst of the chaos. An allover sense of unease grew in her due to the quiet.
• He felt cold allover after being in the rain, even though the weather has been beautiful. The politician's scandals resulted in an allover decline in voter confidence. The scent of lavender was allover the room due to the diffuser. She was allover a nervous wreck before the big presentation.