fully

adverb

ful·​ly ˈfu̇(l)-lē 

1

: in a full manner or degree : completely

2

: at least

fully nine tenths of us

Synonyms

• all
• all of
• all over
• altogether
• clean
• completely
• dead
• enough
• entire
• entirely
• even
• exactly
• fast
• flat
• full
• heartily
• out
• perfectly
• plumb [chiefly dialect]
• quite
• soundly
• thoroughly
• through and through
• totally
• utterly
• well
• wholly
• wide

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

The spacious 25-foot cabin can be customized with various options like fully berth-able seating for up to 12 passengers. —Daniel Cote, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024

Small, bite-sized trainings, no longer than 60 minutes, are much more realistic than expecting managers to fully step away from their roles for consecutive full- or half-day meetings. —Marissa Morrison, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024

Even if such a clause were to exist, Sterling has no intention of terminating his deal with Arsenal early, and is fully focused on making an impact in the second half of the campaign. —James McNicholas, The Athletic, 26 Dec. 2024

Bringing The Odyssey cruise ship to life was no mean feat–from a fully functioning pool on the leisure deck to the most stylish infirmary a doctor could ask for, this set creates a luxurious backdrop for all the show’s medical drama. —Michelle Duncan, Architectural Digest, 26 Dec. 2024

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