thoroughpaced

[ thur-oh-peyst, -uh-peyst, thuhr- ]
/ ˈθɜr oʊˌpeɪst, -əˌpeɪst, ˈθʌr- /
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adjective

trained to go through all the possible paces, as a horse.
thoroughgoing, complete, or perfect.

Origin of thoroughpaced

First recorded in 1640–50; thorough + paced

Words nearby thoroughpaced

thorough brace, thoroughbred, thoroughfare, thoroughgoing, thoroughly, thoroughpaced, thoroughpin, thoroughwort, thorp, thorpe, thorpe, jim

Words related to thoroughpaced

absolute, all-inclusive, all-out, assiduous, blow-by-blow, careful, circumstantial, complete, comprehensive, conscientious, detailed, efficient, exact, exhaustive, full, full-dress, in-depth, intensive, meticulous, minute

Example sentences from the Web for thoroughpaced

  • Thoroughpaced rogues are often good husbands and good fathers.

    London's Heart |B. L. (Benjamin Leopold) Farjeon

  • In the spirit of a thoroughpaced literalist Shepard argues through fifty pages that the Sabbath begins in the evening.

    The Beginners of a Nation |Edward Eggleston.

British Dictionary definitions for thoroughpaced

thoroughpaced
/ (ˈθʌrəˌpeɪst) /

adjective

(of a horse) showing performing ability in all paces
thoroughgoing