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

Many are portions of proteins which send messages or regulate systems in the body, often in ways that scientists don’t fully understand. —Dhruv Khullar, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026

Accessibility Four rooms and two bungalows are fully accessible for guests with mobility impairment. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 Apr. 2026

Who are fully aware of all this history, even though their commander in chief either isn’t or doesn’t care. —Rachel Marsden, Hartford Courant, 5 Apr. 2026

Assistant District Attorney Ann Heo, chief of the Prescription Drug Investigation Unit at the Office of Special Narcotics, said a six-year investigation found Gillow was fully aware that her patient couldn’t safely take oxycodone. —Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 5 Apr. 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