Crossword Dictionary
in spades
phrase
In large quantity or to an extreme degree.
synonyms
thoroughly, considerably, entirely, perfectly, totally, utterly, absolutely, downright, categorically
examples:
‘A con artist needs charm, and she had it in spades.’
‘This campaign has had drama in spades, but not much discussion of the issues.’
‘The job required determination and ambition — and she had both qualities in spades.’
‘All this effort has paid off in spades.’
‘He’d got his revenge now, and in spades.’
‘He flunked the test in spades.’
‘He succeeded at life in spades, honors degree, great career, rich wife, lovely children, and early retirement.’
entirely
entirely, exclusively, solely, alone, only - r
without any others being included or involved; "was entirely to blame"; "a school devoted entirely to the needs of problem children"; "he works for Mr. Smith exclusively"; "did it solely for money"; "the burden of proof rests on the prosecution alone"; "a privilege granted only to him"
synonyms
completely, totally, fully, wholly, all, quite, utterly, perfectly, thoroughly
in a sentence
are you entirely aware of what you're doing with that thing?
That’s right, your first bet is entirely risk-free
The focus of the backlash is almost entirely on the one short scene
etymology
"wholly, completely, fully," mid-14c., from entire + -ly (2).