Definition

In a way that is complete and thorough, leaving no part out.

Example

She examined the report thoroughlygoingly to ensure all details were correct.

Conversation

Did you read that article about the new study on exercise?

Yeah, I found it thoroughgoingly interesting!

Right? It really covered all the benefits in detail.

Absolutely, I think it changed my perspective on workouts.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Thoroughgoingly → It is formed from "thorough" (from Old English *þurh*, meaning through) and "going" (from Old English *gān*, meaning to go) combined with the adverbial suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "thoroughgoingly" means in a manner that goes through completely or thoroughly.

Memory Tip

Think of going 'through' ('thorough') something completely, and the '-ly' means in that manner. This helps you remember that 'thoroughgoingly' means doing something in a complete and thorough way.

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