THOROUGHLY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

thoroughly

adverb

ˈthər-(ˌ)ō-lē

Definition of thoroughly

as in systematically

with attention to all aspects or details they researched the issue thoroughly before deciding how to vote

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as in fully

to a full extent or degree I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening

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Recent Examples of thoroughly Driscoll also warned the White House about unprecedented efforts by Hegseth to block others from advancing into the military's highest ranks after they had been thoroughly vetted, the sources said. — Luis Martinez, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026 Clean and sanitize surfaces these animals touch, and wash your hands thoroughly before handling food, touching common surfaces or touching your mouth or face. — Kimberly Baker, The Conversation, 31 Aug. 2026 Age and parent/guardian permissions will be thoroughly verified for all finalists before any public announcements or prize distributions. — USA Today, 31 Aug. 2026 The entire Squeeze performance was thoroughly entertaining from start to finish and, with the inclusion of the music of Trixies, a further testament to the great songwriting of Difford and Tillbrook. — David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for thoroughly

Recent Examples of Synonyms for thoroughly

Adverb

County investigators say the insurer systematically underpaid and suppressed smoke-damage claims, leaving families unable to afford toxin testing or remediation and turning insurance into a barrier to long-term recovery.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The tenant, in other words, is systematically choosing counterparties that are younger than its own product line.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of systematically

Adverb

Russian forces have long targeted the strategic cities of Kostyantynivka, Kramatorsk and Sloviansk as part of a push to completely capture the Donetsk Oblast, one of the Kremlin’s key objectives in the conflict.

— Sam Meredith, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
Who Framed Roger Rabbit, which was directed by Robert Zemeckis with animation overseen by Richard Williams, takes every aspect of itself, even the zany silliness of cartoons, completely seriously, while never losing sight of the fun.

— James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
As a shocking chart by the Wall Street Journal illustrates, the amount of capital spent on non-data center construction in the US has quite literally fallen off a cliff, while the capital deployed to build data centers soars into the stratosphere.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

Billie is a pro at this by now, which extends to wingman-ing, but Issa totally lost her skills after being out of the game so long.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
In reality, Young came up with a totally different concept for the tour shortly before rehearsals began.

— Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 27 Aug. 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

This powerful dream sequence shows Sarah and the rest of Los Angeles utterly annihilated by a nuclear blast.

— ArsTechnica, ArsTechnica, 28 Aug. 2026
Fast-forward to today, and the brand’s shampoos, conditioners, hair oils, hair masks, and more are flying off the shelf—while the bond-repairing-product business is utterly booming.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Aug. 2026

Definition of utterly

Adverb

The table then stows away, and the bench cushions rearrange to create a side-facing love seat positioned perfectly for viewing the drop-down projection screen just above the entryway.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Sep. 2026
On the plus side, Ritchson and Wilson display a winning chemistry, their contrasting physicality and acting styles working perfectly for their characters.

— Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

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