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thoroughly

American  
[thur-uh-lee, thuhr‐] / ˈθɜr ə li, ˈθʌr‐ /

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.

Etymology

Origin of thoroughly

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

Example Sentences

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They froze in the Arctic Circle on Tuesday - I was at that game for 5 Live and Bodo/Glimt thoroughly deserved their win.

From BBC

But there are plenty of hints here, and thoroughly engaging paintings.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sentencing the three on Tuesday at Southwark Crown Court, Judge Christopher Hehir called Dale a "thoroughly devious and untruthful and manipulative young woman".

From BBC

I am also a city dweller who has thoroughly enjoyed not owning or maintaining a vehicle for the last decade.

From MarketWatch

Lord Gove said Mr Cummings had been responsible for ensuring data was "accurately and thoroughly interrogated".

From BBC

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