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THOROUGHGOING
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Dictionary entry overview: What does thoroughgoing mean?
• THOROUGHGOING (adjective)
The adjective THOROUGHGOING has 2 senses:
1. performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
2. without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Familiarity information: THOROUGHGOING used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Performed comprehensively and completely; not superficial or partial
Synonyms:
exhaustive; thorough; thoroughgoing
Context example:
thoroughgoing research
Similar:
complete (having every necessary or normal part or component or step)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
Synonyms:
arrant; complete; consummate; double-dyed; everlasting; gross; perfect; pure; sodding; staring; stark; thorough; thoroughgoing; unadulterated; utter
Context example:
the unadulterated truth
Similar:
unmitigated (not diminished or moderated in intensity or severity; sometimes used as an intensifier)
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