Thorough — Thor ough, a. 1. Passing through; as, thorough lights in a house. [Obs.] [1913 Webster] 2. Passing through or to the end; hence, complete; perfect; as, a thorough reformation; thorough work; a thorough translator; a thorough poet. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
thorough — [thʉr′ō; ] Brit [ thu′rə] prep., adv. [ME thoruh, thuruh, an emphatic var. of through,THROUGH] obs. var. of THROUGH adj. 1. passing through: now chiefly in combination, as in thoroughfare 2. done or proceeding through to the end; omitting… … English World dictionary
thorough-go-nimble — to thorough lined: see thorough in comb. 1, 2 … Useful english dictionary
Thorough-lighted — Thor ough light ed, a. (Arch.) Provided with thorough lights or windows at opposite sides, as a room or building. Gwilt. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
thorough — / thoroughgoing [adj1] exhaustive absolute, all embracing, all inclusive, all out*, all the way*, assiduous, blow by blow*, careful, circumstantial, clocklike, complete, comprehensive, conscientious, detailed, efficient, exact, from A to Z*, full … New thesaurus
thorough — ► ADJECTIVE 1) complete with regard to every detail. 2) performed with or showing great care and completeness. 3) absolute; utter: he is a thorough nuisance. DERIVATIVES thoroughly adverb thoroughness noun. ORIGIN Old English, «through» … English terms dictionary
thorough-cleansing — etc.: see thorough … Useful english dictionary
thorough-felt — to fought: see thorough … Useful english dictionary
thorough-put — to run, etc.: see thorough … Useful english dictionary
thorough-touch — see thorough 2 … Useful english dictionary
thorough-winded — see thorough 2 … Useful english dictionary
