Only too ... to...

2. This is only too true to believe.

"Only" is just an extra intensifier. It doesn't change the basic meaning.

I wish he was rich. I only wish he was rich. (It doesn't mean that's the only thing you wish.)

We use it the same way in exclamations: Oh, if only I hadn't done that!

I think you have this in mind for #1:

Genuine Rolex watches: $50.00
That deal is too good to be true.

As for #2, only too true describes a statement or prediction (usually regrettable) that some may doubt, but it is actually true.

It is only too true that global warming is happening.

AlpheccaStarsthat some may doubt, but it is actually true.

So what you're saying is that the OP's original proposition "Only too ... to ... " is a logical impossibility. Right?

I guess you're also saying that "This is too true to believe" is a logical impossibility. Right?

Oh well, I've had a great run lately of definding what the OP says,

1. This is too true to believe. Not OK to my ear.
2. This is only too true to believe. Not OK to my ear.

3. This is only too true. OK. = It is, sadly, quite true.
4. This is too absurd to believe. OK.
5. This is only too absurd to believe. Not OK to my ear.
6. This is only too absurd. Not OK to my ear.

The combination

AvangiI guess you're also saying that "This is too true to believe" is a logical impossibility. Right?

If you state that something is true, then what's not to believe about it? The statement to me is totally illogical.

Lots of statements are too good to be true; especially when there is a politician (a chicken in every pot, 40 acres and a mu

Thanks, guys. I know you're right. I don't know what I was thinking.

Sorry, I just came back from my holiday.

Pls let's see if I understand the replies correctly.

' It is only too true to believe.' means that

Although relunctant, I have to believe it because it is too true.

Am I right about it?

Thank you.

PS: after 'altough' should I use the adjective(relunctant) or the adverb(relunctantly)?

AnonymousPls let's see if I understand the replies correctly.
' It is only too true to believe.' means that
Although relunctant, I have to believe it because it is too true.
Am I right about it?

Welcome back, Anon. You missed all the fun.
I think I got hornswoggled on this one.

The consensus seems to be that it doesn't mean anything.

Thank you, Avangi.

Could I ask you one more question?

What does it mean by "the totality of one's thoughs, feelings, etc."?

It is a definition under the word consciousness.

Thank you.

AnonymousWhat does it mean by "the totality of one's thoughs, feelings, etc."?

I think it's pretty straightforward, Anon: All of what we think and feel.
Everything we think; everything we feel.
In the opinion of many, that's what consciousness is. (being aware of things and thinking about things)