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Meaning of thoroughbred
A thoroughbred refers to a purebred animal, especially a horse, or something that is thorough or complete in its kind.
Etymology of thoroughbred
The word "thoroughbred" originated in the mid-19th century, from the idea of being thoroughly bred, or bred with careful attention to pedigree and ancestry, with "thorough" meaning complete or thorough, and "bred" referring to the process of breeding or producing offspring
Synonyms
purebred
pedigreed
full-blooded
thorough
complete
exhaustive
meticulous
detailed
precise
accurate
exact
comprehensive
all-out
all-encompassing
absolute
utter
total
unqualified
unreserved
wholehearted
painstaking
scrupulous
conscientious
fastidious
methodical
systematic
searching
minute
thoroughgoing
rigorous
strict
demanding
exacting
painstaking
finicky
fussy
perfectionistic
meticulous
scrupulous
Definitions
- A horse of a very high quality, bred from parents of the same breed, used especially for racing
- * A person or thing of very high quality, or of the best kind
Usage Examples
- The Kentucky Derby features the finest thoroughbred horses from around the world
- * She's a thoroughbred athlete, with a natural talent for running
Antonyms
mongrel
hybrid
mixed-breed
crossbreed
impure
imperfect
incomplete
partial
halfhearted
unenthusiastic
uncommitted
lackluster
perfunctory
cursory
sketchy
superficial
careless
sloppy
negligent
lax
lenient
mild
moderate
ordinary
average
mediocre
inferior
low-grade
substandard
unsatisfactory