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

Justin Guthrie Hull City Are Hull fully equipped for a Premier League return after 10 years away? — Chris Weatherspoon, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

To me, the most notable change — outside of Robert not getting fully naked, you cowards — is that the meltdown is witnessed by much more of the senior class. — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026

The trailer was fully engulfed when crews arrived, the sherriff’s office said. — Sara-James Ranta, The Orlando Sentinel, 13 Aug. 2026

Concerns are mounting over whether the United States and Iran can reach an agreement and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. — CNBC, 13 Aug. 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