Thoroughly

10 lettersadverbcommon

Updated June 2026

Definition

In a thorough manner; completely, carefully, and with attention to detail. It indicates something done without omitting anything.

“The inspector thoroughly examined every room in the building.”

Pronunciation

IPA

/ˈθʌr.ə.li/

Syllables

thor·ough·ly

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Synonyms

completelyexhaustivelycarefullycomprehensively

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Wordle

Contains multiple O's with letters T, H, R, U, G, L, Y

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Worth 16 points; the H and Y provide value, double O requires strategy

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