269 Another Word for Thoroughly? – Thoroughly Synonyms & Antonyms

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Meaning of thoroughly

The primary meaning of the word "thoroughly" is to do something very carefully and completely.

Etymology of thoroughly

The word "thoroughly" has its roots in Old English "þurh" meaning "through" and "lȳ" meaning "ly", with the suffix "-ly" added to form an adverb
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe actions or processes that are complete, meticulous, and exhaustive

Synonyms

completely fully utterly totally entirely wholly perfectly meticulously painstakingly carefully diligently rigorously exhaustively comprehensively meticulously scrupulously fastidiously conscientiously methodically systematically thoroughly intensely deeply profoundly exhaustively detailedly intricately elaborately extensively widely broadly minutely precisely accurately carefully attentively studiously sedulously indefatigably untiringly tirelessly unrelentingly unremittingly persistently consistently steadily uniformly evenly regularly habitually customarily ordinarily normally usually typically characteristically inherently naturally instinctively intuitively spontaneously impulsively instinctually automatically mechanically habitually routinely conventionally traditionally commonly generally universally widely broadly extensively comprehensively exhaustively thoroughly intensely deeply

Definitions

  • To a complete degree or extent, so as to leave no part or aspect untouched or unconsidered
  • * In a thorough manner, so as to be complete and meticulous in one's actions or examination
  • * To a great degree or extent, so as to be deeply or strongly affected or influenced

Usage Examples

  • The detective investigated the crime thoroughly and found the culprit
  • * She researched the topic thoroughly and wrote a comprehensive essay
  • * The doctor examined the patient thoroughly and diagnosed the illness correctly

Antonyms

partially incompletely inadequately insufficiently sketchily superficially hastily cursorily carelessly negligently lazily indolently lackadaisically perfunctorily mechanically routinely habitually unthinkingly unconsciously instinctively impulsively hastily rashly precipitously hastily hastily thoughtlessly heedlessly recklessly rashly impetuously violently roughly coarsely crudely roughly superficially shallowly faintly weakly feebly mildly slightly barely scarcely hardly marginally minimally partially incompletely inadequately

Related Adjectives

complete comprehensive exhaustive meticulous thorough careful diligent rigorous systematic methodical detailed intricate elaborate extensive wide broad minute precise accurate careful attentive studious sedulous indefatigable untiring tireless unrelenting unremitting persistent consistent steady uniform even regular habitual customary ordinary normal usual typical characteristic inherent natural instinctive intuitive spontaneous impulsive instinctual automatic mechanical habitual routine conventional traditional common general universal wide broad extensive comprehensive exhaustive

Related Nouns

investigation examination research study analysis inquiry inspection scrutiny review assessment evaluation appraisal survey exploration probe search quest pursuit endeavor effort attempt trial test experiment investigation examination research study analysis inquiry inspection scrutiny review assessment evaluation appraisal survey exploration

Related Verbs

investigate examine research study analyze inquire inspect scrutinize review assess evaluate appraise survey explore probe search quest pursue endeavor effort attempt try test experiment investigate examine research study analyze inquire inspect scrutinize review assess evaluate appraise survey explore
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