English Explanatory Dictionary

thoroughgoing

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. With great attention to detail; complete, thorough.

Pronunciation

/ˈθʌɹəˌɡəʊɪŋ/ /ˈθʌɹəˌɡoʊɪŋ/ /-ɹoʊ/ En-us-thoroughgoing.ogg

Word forms

thoroughgoing more thoroughgoing most thoroughgoing thorough-going

Etymology

From thorough + going (adjective).

Synonyms

abject frightful absolute arrant categoric categorical complete consummate decided downright full full-blown full-bore full-on mere outright out-and-out perfect precious proper pure stark rank regular right root and branch sheer straight-out thorough thoroughgoing total unadulterated unalloyed unattenuated uncompromising unconditional unfettered unmitigated unqualified unreserved unrestricted utter wholesale

Related words

thoroughgo thoroughgoer

Derived words

thoroughgoingly
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