FULLY Synonyms: 122 Similar and Opposite Words

fully

adverb

ˈfu̇(l)-lē

Definition of fully

as in completely

to a full extent or degree only with daybreak did we fully realize the extent of the damage from the storm

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as in systematically

with attention to all aspects or details wanted to be fully involved in the project

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Recent Examples of fully But nearly six months later, those plans have not fully materialized. — Sergio Martínez-Beltrán, NPR, 16 July 2026 Studiocanal fully financed the film and will release it theatrically in Italy, the UK, France, Germany, Poland, the Benelux, Australia and NZ. — Zac Ntim, Deadline, 16 July 2026 The latest report paints a picture of a manufacturing industry that is still latched to legacy systems, with an eagerness to dabble in AI, but with second thoughts about fully committing to it. — Roy Stephen Canivel, Footwear News, 16 July 2026 Phil Mafah enters his second season fully healthy and with the momentum of a strong offseason in the eyes of his coaches. — Nick Harris, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for fully

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But just like all other houses in Collins First Nation, her home was completely destroyed by the fires.

— Alessandra Freitas, CNN Money, 18 July 2026
Student-athletes may have to adjust to a new coach, a new culture, new expectations and sometimes a completely different philosophy.

— Timothy Baghurst, The Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

These two drivers are poised to reaccelerate earnings by increasing high-margin recurring revenue and applying DBS to systematically improve Masimo's margins.

— Harvey Stober, CNBC, 16 July 2026
So, how could a raccoon, an animal that evolved over hundreds of millions of years to adapt itself perfectly to swampy forests, find such runaway success living amid the most destructive and systematically ruthless species ever to exist?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of systematically

Adverb

Telemundo isn’t totally new to his bar, which is a hotspot for loyal soccer fans.

— Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026
And typically, the extreme radiation around these stars totally strips the atmospheres from the planets orbiting them, so astronomers have wondered if planets orbiting these stars can have an atmosphere at all.

— Chelsea Gohd, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of totally

Adverb

Because of that commonality and because produce has been behind some past cyclospora outbreaks, Michigan officials advised consumers to buy whole heads of lettuce, discard the outer layers and thoroughly wash what is left.

— Mike Stobbe, Fortune, 15 July 2026
Health authorities have also warned against using prewashed, bagged lettuce in particular and have advised consumers to instead buy whole heads of lettuce and discard the outer two or three layers before washing what’s left thoroughly.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 15 July 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adverb

The stakes for new avatar don’t feel quite as high—the specific circumstances around the former was a perfect storm that'll be tough to duplicate—but the music isn’t any less potent for it.

— Lawrence Burney, Pitchfork, 16 July 2026
SpaceX tried to launch the Starship megarocket on its 13th test flight today but couldn't quite pull it off.

— Mike Wall, Space.com, 16 July 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

The set up is fairly basic but perfectly presentable and for families, the functionality will be much more welcome than fancy tech, especially the small balcony/patio, dining table and kitchenette in the slightly larger rooms.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
So, how could a raccoon, an animal that evolved over hundreds of millions of years to adapt itself perfectly to swampy forests, find such runaway success living amid the most destructive and systematically ruthless species ever to exist?

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

While this option will be wholly voluntary, the testing will be incorporated into routine annual physicals of all active military personnel born as male.

— Nina Shapiro, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Major Gulf cities, including Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Doha, Kuwait City and Jeddah, are almost wholly dependent on desalinated water.

— Monica Haider, CNN Money, 18 July 2026

Definition of wholly

Adverb

And if nothing else, the familiar voices all helped this Englishman get used to the portion sizes.

— Nick Miller, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Since the brand expanded and opened operations in the city this year, autonomous all-electric Waymos have taken over Miami’s streets.

— Amaia Gavica, Miami Herald, 18 July 2026

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