thoroughgoing — complete and absolute; carried out to the fullest extent
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: complete and absolute; carried out to the fullest extent
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈθɜːroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ/
Korean meaning: 철저한, 완전한, 완벽한
Korean pronunciation: **써**로고잉
Example Sentences
- My mom's thoroughgoing cleaning included even organizing my sock drawer by color and pattern.
- The detective's thoroughgoing approach solved the case that had puzzled everyone for years.
- His thoroughgoing laziness was so complete that he invented a remote control for his remote control.
thoroughgoing
ADJECTIVE//ˈθɜːroʊˌɡoʊɪŋ//
complete and absolute; carried out to the fullest extent

a determined cleaner scrubs every corner of the kitchen with multiple cleaning tools spread around. She methodically works from top to bottom, leaving no surface untouched. The left side shows dirty, greasy counters and stained appliances covered in grime. The right side reveals sparkling clean surfaces, gleaming appliances, and spotless countertops where she has finished working. A family member peers in from the doorway with amazement at the transformation. Another person helps by organizing the perfectly clean dishes into neat stacks. cleaning work that is complete and absolute, carried out to the fullest extent
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Origin
From English 'thorough' (complete, going through everything) combined with 'going' (moving forward), forming a compound word in the 19th century meaning 'going all the way through with something'.
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“My mom's thoroughgoing cleaning included even organizing my sock drawer by color and pattern.”
“The detective's thoroughgoing approach solved the case that had puzzled everyone for years.”
“His thoroughgoing laziness was so complete that he invented a remote control for his remote control.”
“The university requires a thoroughgoing examination of all research proposals.”
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