thoroughly

/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/

UK: /ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/

ΘɅɹ · ə · li (3 syllables)

English Adv Top 7,133
American (Lessac) (medium)
Female 0.8s
American (Amy) (medium)
Female 0.9s
American (Ryan) (medium)
Male 0.4s
Ad

Definition

In a thorough or complete manner.

Etymology

From thorough + -ly.

Example Sentences

  • "He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched."
  • "The editor looked thoroughly for any mistakes in the paper."
  • "Another option is to wash spinach and other leafy greens thoroughly in running water before eating them."
Ad