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weidlich

thoroughly, to one's heart's content

adverb VAIT-likh Rare
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Also means

heartily (with a negative verb: fully, to the hilt)

Usage Note

weidlich is a somewhat old-fashioned but still-used intensifier meaning 'to the full extent': jemanden weidlich ausnutzen (to exploit someone to the hilt), weidlich Spaß haben. More common in written German.

Examples

"Die Gelegenheit wurde weidlich ausgenutzt."

Natural Translation

The opportunity was thoroughly exploited.

Literal Translation

The opportunity was heartily exploited.

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