minutely

¹mi·nute·ly

adv \mī-ˈnüt-lē, mə-, -ˈnyüt-\

Definition of MINUTELY

1

: into very small pieces

2

: in a minute manner or degree <a minutely detailed analysis>

Examples of MINUTELY

1. <a minutely detailed analysis of the series of glitches that resulted in the blackout>

First Known Use of MINUTELY

1599

Related to MINUTELY

Synonyms: completely, comprehensively, detailedly, exhaustively, fully, inside out, thoroughly, roundly, sweepingly, systematically, through and through, totally

Related Words: meticulously, microscopically; all-out, full blast, intensively; broadly, encyclopedically, extensively, generally, globally, widely; conclusively, consummately, definitely, perfectly

Near Antonyms: aimlessly, desultorily, haphazardly, hit-or-miss, randomly; cursorily, imperfectly, inadequately, narrowly, shallowly, sketchily, summarily, superficially; indeterminately, nebulously, vaguely

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Rhymes with MINUTELY

acutely, astutely