thoroughly
adverb
thor·ough·ly
ˈthər-(ˌ)ō-lē 
sometimes ˈthȯr-;
ˈthə-(ˌ)rō-
: in a complete or thorough manner
Police thoroughly searched the crime scene for clues.
Bats are extremely tidy: they comb themselves thoroughly, and don't gather a mess of nesting materials for their homes, as birds do.—
Diane Ackerman
: to a complete or thorough extent
Diane AckermanWe were thoroughly satisfied with the service we received.
thoroughly disgusted/delighted
By taking all the tricks in the game, one defeats the opponent so thoroughly that he may be disconcerted …—Craig M. Carver
Craig M. CarverExamples of thoroughly in a Sentence
they researched the issue thoroughly before deciding how to vote
I am thoroughly satisfied with her explanation of the events of that evening
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Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 28 Mar. 2025
The solution is to test AI agents thoroughly to identify any inefficacies.
—Theo Schnitfink, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The general idea is that detoxing (or thoroughly cleaning) your scalp can create a healthier environment for your hair follicles, which should in theory alleviate inflammation, itchiness, and thinning.
—Jenna Ryu, SELF, 25 Mar. 2025
Traditional numbers are still informative, but there are now a laundry list of advanced stats at every fan’s disposal to deeper — and more thoroughly — evaluate players.
—Justice Delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for thoroughly
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoroughly. Accessed 11 Apr. 2025.
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