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 Addressing bioaccumulation Bioaccumulation cannot be fully reversed and must therefore be prevented by minimizing exposure to toxic substances. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 Sep. 2026 When fully deployed, the titanium lockbar moves directly behind the blade tang to establish lockup. — New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Now she’s fully thrown herself into researching her American crime story, even tagging along with the crash reconstruction unit of a highway patrol in North Dakota. — Christopher Vourlias, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 Berrigan said that the jury would have to decide if Scott could be considered fully functional. — Ben Wheeler, Kansas City Star, 3 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for fully

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The superconductivity weakened with the screening and was eventually completely suppressed.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 5 Sep. 2026
While Barrett suggests a whole world of lore that goes unexplored, the film’s climax is completely missing in action.

— Katie Walsh, Los Angeles Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of completely

Adverb

County investigators say the insurer systematically underpaid and suppressed smoke-damage claims, leaving families unable to afford toxin testing or remediation and turning insurance into a barrier to long-term recovery.

— Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 1 Sep. 2026
The tenant, in other words, is systematically choosing counterparties that are younger than its own product line.

— Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of systematically

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Tech in a totally different world Spears’ MTV performance was also one of the first set-designing jobs led by Ray Winkler, the CEO and design director of STUFISH Entertainment Architects.

— Bianca Betancourt, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
How the Phillies then scored six runs in, like, the next 38 seconds is both totally wacky and totally on brand.

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of totally

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Milk residue left inside narrow channels and curved surfaces can create conditions where bacteria may grow if the parts are not cleaned thoroughly.

— Wyles Daniel, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
The coaching staffs and veteran players all know each other thoroughly after a decade of competition between Shanahan and McVay, who are both constantly looking for an edge.

— ABC News, ABC News, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoroughly

Adverb

If your lawn grass was already quite thin, topdressing with a thin layer of quality topsoil is recommended.

— Mary Marlowe Leverette, The Spruce, 4 Sep. 2026
As a shocking chart by the Wall Street Journal illustrates, the amount of capital spent on non-data center construction in the US has quite literally fallen off a cliff, while the capital deployed to build data centers soars into the stratosphere.

— Joe Wilkins, Futurism, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of quite

Adverb

Part memoir, part how-to guide for heated political conversations, it’s perfectly timed for what could be one of the most expensive and most polarized midterm elections in modern history.

— Wendy Naugle, USA Today, 9 Sep. 2026
It's perfectly located on the eastern side of the island, close enough to walk to the restaurants and spa without a buggy, but still very private.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of perfectly

Adverb

What ensues is, in a purely visceral way, wholly transfixing.

— Richard Lawson, HollywoodReporter, 3 Sep. 2026
Demand for jewelry outside the typical, as a reflection of personality or individual values, sees more buyers searching for ways to create items wholly unique to their tastes.

— Footwear News, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Definition of wholly

Adverb

Except isn’t that what college football is all about in September?

— Dana O’Neil, CNN Money, 4 Sep. 2026
In those 53 seasons, how many games did STATS find featuring 10 runs (at least four by each team), eight walks (at least three by each team) and a lead change — all after an uneventful, run-free, first two outs in the top of the ninth?

— Jayson Stark, New York Times, 4 Sep. 2026

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