thoroughly (Meaning)

Wordnet

thoroughly (r)

in an exhaustive manner

completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')

Webster

thoroughly (adv.)

In a thorough manner; fully; entirely; completely.

thoroughly Sentence Examples

  1. The detective thoroughly examined the crime scene for any clues.
  2. I thoroughly enjoy reading classic literature, especially the works of Jane Austen.
  3. The students were thoroughly prepared for the exam, having studied for hours.
  4. The chef thoroughly seasoned the dish, adding a perfect balance of flavors.
  5. The house was thoroughly cleaned from top to bottom, sparkling with a fresh scent.
  6. The doctor thoroughly explained the treatment options, leaving no room for misunderstandings.
  7. The company thoroughly investigated the employee's allegations of misconduct.
  8. The artist thoroughly sketched the subject, capturing every detail and nuance.
  9. The editor thoroughly reviewed the manuscript, suggesting revisions to enhance its readability.
  10. The engineer thoroughly tested the prototype, ensuring its functionality and safety.

FAQs About the word thoroughly

in an exhaustive manner, completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')In a thorough manner; fully; entirely; completely.

systematically, fully, in detail, comprehensively, completely, widely,extensively, inside out, from the ground up, minutely

summarily, imperfectly, inadequately, narrowly, superficially, imperfectly, aimlessly, narrowly, randomly, superficially

The detective thoroughly examined the crime scene for any clues.

I thoroughly enjoy reading classic literature, especially the works of Jane Austen.

The students were thoroughly prepared for the exam, having studied for hours.

The chef thoroughly seasoned the dish, adding a perfect balance of flavors.