thoroughpaced

[ thur-oh-peyst, -uh-peyst, thuhr- ]

adjective

1. trained to go through all the possible paces, as a horse.
2. thoroughgoing, complete, or perfect.

thoroughpaced

/ ˈθʌrəˌpeɪst /

adjective

1. (of a horse) showing performing ability in all paces
2. thoroughgoing

Word History and Origins

Origin of thoroughpaced¹

First recorded in 1640–50; thorough + paced

Example Sentences

Despite the tight-lipped opposition of all the old-line insurance companies, the plan was a thoroughpaced success.

From Time Magazine Archive

And certainly, if the indictment contained a true statement of the facts, James M'Wilkin, or Wilkinson, or Wilson was about as thoroughpaced a marauder as ever perambulated a common.

From Project Gutenberg

Hendry made no answer to the second mate's remarks, which were accompanied by a considerable number of oaths and much vigorous blasphemy; for the honest-hearted Atkins detested both his captain and the supercargo most fervently, as a pair of thoroughpaced villains.

From Project Gutenberg

A more thoroughpaced small coquette than La Femme Incomprise never breathed, yet she must needs be a holy angel for the time being to Paul Armstrong, because she had fine eyes and teeth, and could talk with some eloquence about heart-sorrows she had never known.

From Project Gutenberg

There is no tyrant like a thoroughpaced reformer.

From Project Gutenberg