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thoroughly

[/ˈθʌrəli/]
adverb
completamente, detalhadamente, minuciosamente
1. in a way that is complete and including every detail; with great care and attention
She thoroughly cleaned the house before the guests arrived.
Ela limpou a casa completamente antes dos convidados chegarem.
2. in a way that is absolute or extreme; very much
I thoroughly enjoyed the concert.
Eu gostei muito do concerto.
3. with meticulous attention to every aspect or element
The detective thoroughly investigated the crime scene.
O detetive investigou minuciosamente o local do crime.
Synonyms
completelyentirelyfullymeticulouslycarefullycomprehensivelyexhaustively
Antonyms
superficiallypartiallycarelesslyhastilyincompletely

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
completamente, minuciosamente, detalhadamente
Standard usage across Brazil
Portugal
completamente, pormenorizadamente, detalhadamente
Portuguese speakers may use 'pormenorizadamente' more frequently

Related Idioms & Phrases

through and through - completely, in every way
leave no stone unturned - to search thoroughly
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