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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Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 19 Apr. 2025
Leave the mask on for up to 10 minutes and then rinse thoroughly.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Studies suggest that candidates who thoroughly research a company before interviews are more likely to receive job offers.
—Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The base model in TP-Link's RV series thoroughly removes large debris particles and pet hair from hard flooring and carpet, and mops surprisingly well.
—PC Magazine, 17 Apr. 2025
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“Thoroughly.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/thoroughly. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.
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