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

Just across the sea lie North Korea, China and Russia, which all have powerful spying capacities that Japan isn’t fully equipped to fend off. — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 31 July 2026

China refused to participate in the arbitration and has not fully complied with the ruling, causing some commentators to dismiss the significance of the case. — Jill Goldenziel, Forbes.com, 30 July 2026

Maasdam, in an interview with the Washington Examiner, suggested that Brink could drop out but stopped short of fully endorsing the idea. — Lauren Green, The Washington Examiner, 30 July 2026

Under Step Up’s contract with Sacramento, the units were to be fully leased by July 2024, or the city could put the loan in default and foreclose on the property. — Theresa Clift july 30, Sacbee.com, 30 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