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

A five-year audit of California’s judicial watchdog agency found it failed to thoroughly probe allegations of misconduct and ignored patterns of wrongdoing by some judges.

From Los Angeles Times

With this fourth movie, the Warren lore has been so thoroughly picked over, the tropes and rhythms now so ingrained, the jump scares end up feeling routine at best.

From Los Angeles Times

Responding to the report, a Disney spokesperson said at the time that “complaints are thoroughly investigated and appropriate action is taken.”

From Los Angeles Times

There’s a guitar that sounds and swings like an electric piano, there are horns when you’re not expecting them — it is a thoroughly Memphis arrangement that holds its own.

From Salon

A source told the paper that Thomson and Graham were allies, but the allegations were not necessarily connected to the internal feud and that any claims of inappropriate behaviour should be thoroughly investigated.

From BBC

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