fully

adverb

ful·​ly ˈfu̇(l)-lē 

1

: in a full manner or degree : completely

2

: at least

fully nine tenths of us

Synonyms of fully

• completely
• totally
• quite
• perfectly
• thoroughly
• wholly
• all
• utterly
• even
• entirely
• well
• fast
• exactly

Examples of fully in a Sentence

He fully recovered from the operation.

They will never fully appreciate their luck.

The house is fully furnished.

When will the tree be fully grown?

Recent Examples on the Web

The clambake is ready when the clams have fully opened, the potatoes are tender, the broth is bubbling and the sausage is heated through. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026

Do not try to relight or retrieve fireworks that have not fully ignited. — Stephen J. Beard, USA Today, 3 July 2026

Organizers ruled North American country could compete after the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), which governs the song contest, allowed the CBC/Radio-Canada fully into its fold last week. — Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026

In an environment where AI is shaping decisions that customers cannot fully see, the companies that explain themselves clearly will win. — Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing fully

• fully-fledged

Rhymes for fully

• bully
• pulley
• woolly
• wooly

Kids Definition

fully

adverb

ful·​ly ˈfu̇l-(l)ē 

1

: in a full manner : in every way or detail : completely

2

: at least

fully 90 percent of us