thoroughgoing Meaning & Definition
/ˈθʌɹəˌɡəʊɪŋ/
What Does Thoroughgoing Mean?
Thoroughgoing is an adjective that means With great attention to detail; complete, thorough.
Word Facts for Thoroughgoing
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈθʌɹəˌɡəʊɪŋ/ |
| Synonyms | stark, consummate and complete |
| Comparative / superlative | more thoroughgoing, most thoroughgoing |
Thoroughgoing Definition (Adjective)
- With great attention to detail; complete, thorough.
He did a thoroughgoing job of cleaning up the broken glass.
Adjective
- Complete; thorough; with great attention to detail.
He did a thoroughgoing job of cleaning up the broken glass.
Synonyms of Thoroughgoing
starkconsummatecompletepureeverlastingthoroughperfectgrossexhaustivesoddingdouble-dyedarrantstaringutter
Thoroughgoing synonyms and antonyms →Thoroughgoing in a Sentence
He did a thoroughgoing job of cleaning up the broken glass.
Word Forms & Grammar
thoroughgoing (comparative more thoroughgoing, superlative most thoroughgoing)
Words That Rhyme With Thoroughgoing
Origin of Thoroughgoing
From thorough + going (adjective).[1]
Questions People Ask About Thoroughgoing
What part of speech is thoroughgoing?
Thoroughgoing is an adjective.
What is another word for thoroughgoing?
Close synonyms of thoroughgoing are stark, consummate and complete. See the full list of thoroughgoing synonyms and antonyms.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of thoroughgoing?
The comparative form is more thoroughgoing and the superlative form is most thoroughgoing.