Meaning & Definition of Thoroughly in English
English⟶
Thoroughly
/θəroʊli/
adverb
1. In an exhaustive manner
- "We searched the files thoroughly"
synonym:
- thoroughly,
- exhaustively
2. Completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
- "He was soundly defeated"
- "We beat him good"
synonym:
- thoroughly,
- soundly,
- good
Examples of using
After thoroughly examining Mary, the doctor could find no physical reason for her condition, and concluded that the cause was psychosomatic.
I consider Tom a thoroughly responsible individual.
I thoroughly analyzed the issue and quite clearly showed what no scientist doubts at the present time.