Rather and Thoroughly

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Rather adverb - By choice or preference.

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Thoroughly and rather are semantically related in correctly topic. In some cases you can use "Thoroughly" instead an adverb "Rather".

Thoroughly adverb - With attention to all aspects or details.

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Rather and thoroughly are semantically related in correctly topic. Sometimes you can use "Rather" instead an adverb "Thoroughly".

Nearby Words: thorough, thoroughness

Often used to demonstrate that a Jerkass is really a Jerk with a Heart of Gold, or, if more limited, that the character is goal oriented rather than sadistic and/or thoroughly evil.

Source: Pet the Dog
The Goblin King in The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, while thoroughly unpleasant and evil, is rather jolly and articulate.

Source: Faux Affably Evil
Similarily, even though Jack Norman of Resident Evil: Revelations lacked any real redeeming qualities, being a thoroughly insane fanatically devout Terrorist Without A Cause, Jill after hearing his rather depressing Last Words comments that she hopes he's finally found peace.

Source: Sympathy for the Devil

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