thoroughly

[thur-uh-lee, thuhr‐]

adverb

1. in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully.

   We will review the data thoroughly.

2. perfectly; utterly.

   We thoroughly enjoyed the play.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thoroughly¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; thorough ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )

Example Sentences

In others, the early Earth contributes most of the material, or the two bodies mix so thoroughly that their individual signatures cannot be separated.

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But Paul’s retirement also stands as a requiem for the position he so thoroughly mastered.

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But The Times has obtained records that call into question the agency’s statements about how thoroughly firefighters mopped up the Jan. 1 Lachman fire in the days before it reignited.

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Because offshore research is particularly challenging, scientists note that more subpopulations may exist in remote regions that have not yet been thoroughly surveyed.

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He said: "Olympia is a place that has an incredible musical history which we want to honour whilst creating a venue that is thoroughly modern with world class facilities for artists and fans alike."

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