more than anyone; more than anybody
Used to emphasize that someone or something surpasses all others in a particular quality or action. Often followed by a verb or adjective.
See also: 何にも増して
彼は誰にも増して努力家だ。
He is more hardworking than anyone.
今年は誰にも増して早く桜が咲いた。
This year the cherry blossoms bloomed earlier than ever.
Standard kanji-kana mixed spelling.
Kana spelling of 増して; common in everyday writing.
From 誰に (to whom) + も (even) + 増して (surpassing, from 増す 'to increase'). Literally 'surpassing even anyone'.