Synonyms of root and branch
110 similar words
Another word for root and branch is out-and-out. Other synonyms of root and branch are complete, utter, consummate, sheer and abject.
Synonyms and similar words for root and branch
adjectiveTotal, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
- abjectComplete; downright; utter.
- frightful
- absolute
- prize
- clean
- categoricCategorical.
- categorical
- completeGeneric intensifier.
- consummateComplete in every detail, perfect, absolute.
- decided
- downrightAbsolute, complete.
- full
- full-blown
- full-bore
- full-on
- outright
- out-and-outComplete, utter.
- perfect
- preciousThorough; utter.
- properUtter, complete.
- pure
- stark
- rank
- regularExemplary; excellent example of; utter, downright.
- right
- sheerDownright; complete; pure.
- straight-out
- thorough
- thoroughgoingWith great attention to detail; complete, thorough.
- total
- unadulterated
- unalloyedComplete and unreserved; pure; unadulterated; not restricted, modified, or qualified by reservations.
- unattenuatedNot attenuated.
- uncompromising
- unconditionalAbsolute; without conditions, limitations, reservations or qualifications.
- unfettered
- unmitigated
- unqualified
- unreserved
- unrestricted
- utterTo the furthest or most extreme extent; absolute, complete, total, unconditional.
- wholesale
- arrant datedComplete; downright; utter.
- mere obsoleteNothing less than; complete, downright .
adverbTotally, completely.
- absolutelyIn an absolute or unconditional manner; utterly, positively, wholly.
- all-out
- tout à fait
- all the way
- stone-cold informal
- blind
- altogetherCompletely, wholly, or without exception.
- cold
- cap-a-pieFrom head to toe, especially of armor or other military accoutrements.
- categoricallyAbsolutely; in all regards (leaving no doubt or ambiguity).
- completely
- detaillyIn detail.
- entirely
- exhaustivelyIn an exhaustive manner.
- finallyDefinitively, comprehensively.
- first and lastAltogether; wholly.
- flat-out
- flat out
- from aardvark to zymurgySynonym of from A to Z: from the beginning to the end; covering everything comprehensively.
- from A to ZCovering a complete range; comprehensively; from beginning to end.
- from head to toe
- from soup to nuts
- from stem to stern
- from the rooter to the tooter
- from top to bottom
- from top to toeOf a person's appearance or equipment, completely, all over.
- fully
- handsomelyRegarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely...
- heartilyIn a hearty manner.
- head to footSynonym of head to toe.
- head to tailSynonym of head to toe.
- head to toe
- hook
- line
- and sinker
- in detail
- in fullFully; to the whole extent.
- lock
- stock
- and barrel
- one hundred percentTotally, completely.
- out and outCompletely; thoroughly.
- particularly
- perfectly
- plumb
- properlyEntirely; extremely; thoroughly.
- purely US, dialectalWholly; really, completely.
- quiteWith verbs, especially past participles.
- soundlyIn a thorough manner; in manner free of defect or deficiency.
- soup-to-nutsComprehensive; complete; covering all of something.
- straight up
- through and throughCompletely; entirely; fundamentally.
- top to tailSynonym of head to toe (“in reversed positions”).
- top to toeSynonym of head to toe.
- totally
- totesTotally.
- to the boneCompletely, totally.
- to the coreCompletely, down to one's very essence.
- to the full
- utterlyCompletely; entirely; to the fullest extent.
- well and trulyCompletely; utterly; without doubt.
- wholeIn entirety; entirely; wholly.
- whole clothIn full extent, wholesale, entirely, without changes or additions.
- wholly
- at large obsolete
- at length obsolete
Meaning of root and branch
- adjective Total, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
- adverb Totally, completely.
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Questions about synonyms of root and branch
- What is another word for root and branch?
- Root and branch has 110 synonyms on Word.ws, such as out-and-out, complete, utter, consummate, sheer, abject, thoroughgoing and unalloyed.
- What does root and branch mean?
- Root and branch means total, thorough, sweeping, complete, radical, drastic.
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