Definition

1. Adverb:
   • Completely and absolutely; in every detail or aspect: To do something "thoroughly" means to do it with great care, attention, and completeness, leaving nothing out.
   • In an exhaustive and comprehensive manner: It describes an action performed with meticulousness and depth.

Examples of Usage

• Adverb:
  • She cleaned the house thoroughly before the guests arrived. (Every part was cleaned with great care.)
  • The police investigated the crime thoroughly. (The investigation was exhaustive and detailed.)
  • I thoroughly enjoyed the concert. (I enjoyed it completely and absolutely.)

Advanced Usage

• "thoroughly modern": completely modern in style or attitude.
  • She has a thoroughly modern approach to management.
• "thoroughly disgusted/disappointed": feeling an emotion to an absolute degree.
  • He was thoroughly disappointed with the service.

Variants and Related Words

• Thorough (adjective): complete with regard to every detail.
  • They conducted a thorough review.
• Thoroughness (noun): the quality of being thorough.
  • The thoroughness of the report was impressive.

Synonyms

• Completely: in every way or detail.
• Absolutely: with no qualification, restriction, or limitation.
• Exhaustively: in a way that includes all possibilities or aspects.
• Meticulously: in a way that shows great attention to detail.

Related Phrases

• To do something thoroughly: to perform a task with completeness and care.
  • Make sure you read the instructions thoroughly.
• Thoroughly cooked/baked/done: cooked completely all the way through.
  • The chicken must be thoroughly cooked.

Adverb

1. completely and absolutely (`good' is sometimes used informally for `thoroughly')
   • he was soundly defeated
   • we beat him good
2. in an exhaustive manner
   • we searched the files thoroughly