thoroughly

• Adverbe signifiant « de manière approfondie » ou « complètement et avec attention ». Il s'emploie pour décrire des actions menées avec un grand souci du détail, sans rien omettre ni laisser inachevé.

An adverb meaning 'in a thorough manner' or 'completely and carefully.' It is used to describe actions performed with great attention to detail, leaving no part untouched or unfinished.

1. Completely or in great detailB1formal

   In a way that is complete and includes every possible part or detail.

   De manière complète et détaillée

   • The detective thoroughly examined the crime scene.
   • She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.
   • We need to thoroughly review the contract before signing.

   Synonymescompletelycomprehensivelyentirelyexhaustivelyextensivelyfullyintensivelymeticulouslyminutelypainstakinglyrigorouslyscrupulouslysystematicallywholly

   Antonymescursorilyincompletelypartiallyskimpilysuperficially

2. Very much or extremelyB1informal

   Used to emphasize a strong feeling or quality.

   Extrêmement, entièrement

   • I thoroughly enjoyed the concert last night.
   • He was thoroughly embarrassed by his mistake.
   • They were thoroughly impressed with her presentation.

   Synonymesabsolutelycompletelyentirelyextremelyfullyquitetotallyutterly