Completely, fully; thoroughly. Also as an intensifier. Cf. clean, adv. 5. Now chiefly colloquial and regional.

With verbs, frequently in the past participle, indicating thorough completion of the action.

To the full, fully, out and out, thoroughly; quite, just (in later use esp. in comparative expressions with as). Obsolete.

In a straight manner; in a straight line; directly.

To the fullest extent; in the highest degree; entirely, wholly, utterly. In later use frequently as simple intensifier.

= quite, adv. 1.

Used for emphasis with adverbs and prepositions (as off, out, round, etc.): completely, totally, absolutely, fully.

= quite, adv. 1.

Completely, quite, entirely, thoroughly; = clean, adv. 5. Obsolete exc. dialect and U.S.

Absolutely, purely, entirely; unequivocally; downright. Now frequently modified by just. In recent use, originally U.S. colloquial.

Downright, absolutely, positively, plainly; entirely, fully, quite. Cf. dead, adv. 2.

In a pure, absolute, or perfect manner or degree. Obsolete.

(a) Neatly, skilfully. See also to box clever at box, v.1 phrases 4. (b) Completely, quite, clean (dialect; cf. cleverly, adv. 5).

Fairly, fully, completely; quite, ‘clean’. Now dialect and U.S. Cf. clever, adv.

In ironic use, with reference to undesirable qualities: completely, utterly. Cf. sublime, adj. 5b.

U.S. colloquial. Completely, exactly.

= quite, adv.

As an intensifier: completely, absolutely, to a great extent. Frequently expressing anger or frustration.