thoroughly
/ˈθʌɹ.ə.li/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Meaning · English
In a thorough or complete manner.
Adverb
Examples
He went out in the rain and came back thoroughly drenched.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “thoroughly” mean?
In a thorough or complete manner.
Is “thoroughly” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.