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| Main Entry: |
carefully
 [kair-fuhl] 
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| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | cautiously; painstakingly |
| Synonyms: | anxiously, attentively, circumspectly, concernedly, conscientiously, correctly, deliberately, delicately, dependably, discreetly, exactly, faithfully, fastidiously, fully, gingerly, guardedly, heedfully, honorably, in detail, laboriously, meticulously, particularly, precisely, providently, prudently, punctiliously, regardfully, reliably, rigorously, scrupulously, solicitously, thoroughly, thoughtfully, trustily, uprightly, vigilantly, warily, watchfully, with forethought, with reservations |
| Antonyms: | carelessly, incautiously, thoughtlessly, uncarefully |
| Main Entry: | thoroughly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | exhaustively |
| Synonyms: | all, assiduously, carefully, completely, comprehensively, conscientiously, earnestly, efficiently, exceedingly, exceptionally, extremely, flat out, from A to Z, from top to bottom, fully, hard, highly, hugely, in and out, in detail, inside out, intensely, intensively, meticulously, notably, painstakingly, remarkably, scrupulously, strikingly, sweepingly, through and through, throughout, unremittingly, up and down, very, whole hog, wholly |
| Antonyms: | incompletely, inexhaustively, partially, superficially |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adeptly, adequately, admirably, agreeably, attentively, capitally, carefully, closely, commendably, competently, completely, conscientiously, correctly, effectively, efficiently, excellently, expertly, famously, favorably, fully, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, nicely, proficiently, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, skillfully, smoothly, soundly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, with skill |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
Example Sentences
- The great pianist conscientiously applied the prescription to himself, and everything he did was con brio.
- The movie is, if anything, too conscientiously encyclopedic.
- In the beginning they all did their jobs quite conscientiously and politely.
| Main Entry: | faithfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | loyally |
| Synonyms: | conscientiously, dependably, devotedly, truly |
| Main Entry: | loyally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | faithfully |
| Synonyms: | conscientiously, constantly, devotedly, doubtlessly, earnestly, firmly, obediently, resolutely, sincerely, staunchly, steadfastly, submissively, truly, trustworthily |
| Main Entry: | morally |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in accordance with accepted standards of conduct |
| Synonyms: | appropriately, conscientiously, decently, fairly, honestly, honorably, justly, laudably, properly, respectably, righteously, scrupulously, trustworthily, truthfully, uprightly |
| Antonyms: | dishonorably, worthlessly, wrongly |
| Main Entry: | nicely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | carefully |
| Synonyms: | accurately, conscientiously, correctly, rightly |
| Antonyms: | incorrectly, mistakenly, wrongly |
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| Concept: | Right. |
| Category: | 1. Moral obligations |
| Synonyms: |
-nouns
right; what ought to be, what should be; fitness; summum jus., justice, equity; equitableness; propriety; fair play, impartiality, measure for measure, give and take, lex talionis., Astraea, Nemesis, Themis., scales of justice, evenhanded justice, karma; suum cuique; clear stage, fair field and no favor., morals (duty); law; honor (probity); virtue.
-verbs
be right; stand to reason., see justice done, see one righted, see fair play; do justice to; recompense (reward); bold the scales even, give and take; serve one right, put the saddle on the right horse; give every one his due, give the devil his due; audire alteram partem., deserve (be entitled to).
-adjectives
right, good; just, reasonable; fit; equal, equable, equatable; evenhanded, fair., legitimate, justifiable, rightful; as it should be, as it ought to be; lawful (permitted), (legal) [more]. deserved [more].
-adverbs
rightly; au-bon droit, au bon droit, in justice, in equity, in reason., without distinction of persons, without regard to persons, without respect to persons; upon even terms.
-phrases
Dieu et mon droit; "in equal scale weighing delight and dole" [Hamlet]; justitia cuum cuique distribuit [Cicero]; justititiae soror incorrupta fides; justitia virtutem
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| Antonyms: | wrong |
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