consistently / without exception
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consistently
Without exception, throughout, or in every respect. The word is used mainly in Austria and southern Germany.
Die Reaktionen auf den Vorschlag waren durchwegs positiv.
The reactions to the proposal were consistently positive.
The word 'durchwegs' (consistently / without exception) is used mainly in Austria and southern Germany. In other parts of Germany, it is heard less often.
Die Stimmung auf der Feier war durchwegs gut.
The mood at the party was consistently good.
The word is made up of 'durch' (through) and 'Wegs' (an old genitive form of 'Weg', meaning way/path). So it literally means 'all the way through' and transfers this to the meaning 'without exception'.
Die Schüler waren mit dem Ausflug durchwegs zufrieden.
The students were thoroughly satisfied with the trip.
'Durchwegs' often comes before adjectives that express an evaluation. Typical combinations are 'durchwegs positiv' (consistently positive), 'durchwegs negativ' (consistently negative), 'durchwegs erfolgreich' (consistently successful), or 'durchwegs interessant' (consistently interesting).
Das Experiment war ein durchwegs erfolgreiches Projekt.
The experiment was a consistently successful project.
definitely / quite
'durchaus' and 'durchwegs' look similar and can both intensify a statement, so they are easy to confuse. 'durchaus' is often used to say that something is really possible or correct: 'Das ist durchaus sinnvoll.' (That definitely makes sense.) It can also mean 'completely'. 'durchwegs' is closer to 'without exception' or 'throughout' and often refers to several things or an entire group. In addition, you hear 'durchwegs' especially in Austria and southern Germany. As a memory aid: 'durchaus' confirms a statement, while 'durchwegs' describes that something applies everywhere or the whole time.
Nach dem Essen sind die Gäste durchwegs zufrieden mit dem Service.
After the meal, the guests are all satisfied with the service.
Greta fand den Vorschlag durchaus gut, obwohl sie zuerst gezögert hatte.
Greta thought the suggestion was quite good, although she had hesitated at first.