thoroughgoing (Meaning)
thoroughgoing (s)
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
thoroughgoing (a.)
Going through, or to the end or bottom; very thorough; complete.
Going all lengths; extreme; thoroughplaced; -- less common in this sense.
Synonyms & Antonyms of thoroughgoing
Synonyms:
- huge
- deadly
- perfect
- unalloyed
- rank
- plumb
- downright
- straight-out
- eternal
- endless
- out-and-out
- real
- unqualified
- flat-out
- unadulterated
- blank
- categoric
- blooming
- arrant
- flat
- categorical
- dreadful
- consummate
- authentic
- genuine
- unmitigated
- damned
- regular
- damn
- constant
- bodacious
- stark
- all-out
- perpetual
- clean
- crashing
- fair
- profound
Antonyms:
Synonyms:
- unrestricted
- habitual
- supreme
- frightful
- superlative
- undying
- confirmed
- hopeless
- veritable
- classic
- inveterate
- dead
- terrible
- terrific
- extreme
- main
- horrible
- unremitting
- stone
- extraordinary
Antonyms:
No weak antonyms found.
thoroughgoing Sentence Examples
- The investigation was thoroughgoing, meticulously examining every aspect of the incident.
- The scholar's research was thoroughgoing, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of knowledge.
- The prosecutor conducted a thoroughgoing examination of the evidence, ensuring that all potential leads were explored.
- The audit was thoroughgoing, scrutinizing every financial transaction and verifying its legitimacy.
- The environmental assessment was thoroughgoing, considering all potential impacts and mitigation measures.
- The healthcare diagnosis was thoroughgoing, involving a comprehensive examination and medical history review.
- The cleaning crew undertook a thoroughgoing sweep, leaving no trace of dirt or debris behind.
- The renovation project was thoroughgoing, involving a complete overhaul of the building's structure and aesthetics.
- The investigation was thoroughly thoroughgoing, leaving no question unanswered and uncovering all relevant facts.
- The training program was thoroughgoing, providing participants with a comprehensive understanding of the subject matter.
FAQs About the word thoroughgoing
performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial, without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiersGoing through, or
very, simple, utter,unconditional, thorough, outright, definite, total, pure, complete
questionable, restricted, dubious,uncertain, qualified, doubtful, uncertain, dubious, qualified, questionable
The investigation was thoroughgoing, meticulously examining every aspect of the incident.
The scholar's research was thoroughgoing, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of knowledge.
The prosecutor conducted a thoroughgoing examination of the evidence, ensuring that all potential leads were explored.
The audit was thoroughgoing, scrutinizing every financial transaction and verifying its legitimacy.
