thoroughly

[ thur-uh-lee, thuhr‐ ]

adverb

1. in a thorough manner or degree; completely and carefully:

   We will review the data thoroughly.

2. perfectly; utterly:

   We thoroughly enjoyed the play.

Word History and Origins

Origin of thoroughly¹

First recorded in 1450–1500; thorough ( def ) + -ly ( def )

Example Sentences

Surfaces and appliances that the carrots may have come in contact with should be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized.

From Salon

For anyone planning on doing any baking, you may be ferociously Googling and flipping through baking cookbooks to ensure you've thoroughly prepared to make an array of elite pies.

From Salon

“I’d like to think that I’m thoroughly enjoying my new ‘residence,’ and that the countless rumors that there is a big working ‘studio in the sky’ are true,” the note continued.

From Los Angeles Times

It survived by responding with mass arrests, police beatings and torture - all thoroughly documented, but still flatly denied by officials.

From BBC

Ms Speed said that health workers are "feeling thoroughly undervalued" and "disrespected".

From BBC

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• very
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