splendidly

adverb

Definition of splendidlynext
1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way the graduation party went splendidly

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2
as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light the windjammer's splendidly white sails billowed against a deep blue sky

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Recent Examples of splendidly Here in the famous Festival Theatre, the sprite Ariel, played in splendidly sprightly fashion by Marissa Orjalo, opens up the top of a piano, a piece of island flotsam and Prospero, in the form of the veteran actor Geraint Wyn Davies, shoves his coat inside, throws up his hands and closes the lid. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026 And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 June 2026 After all, Jackson finished the 2025 season splendidly. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 This allows for more action and more monsters — splendidly rendered — and more occasions for Eleven to use her superpowers. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 In the big picture, the Artemis II mission continues to go splendidly. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026 The ensemble works splendidly together. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 However, above all Araújo splendidly comes up with an unforgettable cinema hero. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 Yet this is truly an ensemble show, in which each performer has multiple opportunities to shine, executing some splendidly silly bits together, such as delivering CPR to a sandwich or convincingly channeling their inner tots during some post-bedtime horseplay. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 1 Feb. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendidly
  1. nicely
  2. brightly
  3. great
  4. deliciously
  5. well
  6. delightfully
  7. finely
  8. enjoyably
Adverb
  • As for Apple, Amazon and Sony, all three companies have strong technology businesses in addition to theatrical and streaming content, which may align nicely with Imax's tech-heavy business.
    — Sarah Whitten, CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026
  • None of this would worry me if the systems failed loudly, but a model out of its depth returns fluent, confident and nicely formatted text that happens to be wrong.
    — Faisal Saeed, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • Though the building is clearly old (it was built in 1913), its shutters are a curiously contemporary shade of blue, sitting brightly next to the terra-cotta roof.
    — Megan Rose Murray, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026
  • In a little more than a month, fall will begin, bringing cooler weather and brightly colored leaves to Pittsburgh.
    — Mariyam Muhammad, USA Today, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of brightly
Adverb
  • Beyond my ultra-chic (and great-smelling) mother’s stamp of approval, the brand’s luxurious perfume portfolio has earned praise from Meghan Markle, Kate Middleton, Jennifer Aniston, and Katie Holmes, to name a few.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 12 Aug. 2026
  • But Malonga soon too will push the rebuilding Storm to future deep postseason runs like the ex-Storm great once did.
    — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 6 Aug. 2026
Definition of great
Adverb
  • For a deliciously scented, growth-boosting wash routine, try the Vegamour GRO Revitalizing Shampoo and Conditioner Kit.
    — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 16 Aug. 2026
  • There’s wisdom and depth to the film’s themes of growing old, dashed dreams and the magic of rediscovery, plus a deliciously ironic final twist.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • Royal Gorge Route Few places capture that blend of history and scenery better than the Royal Gorge Route Railroad.
    — Jocelyn Rowley, Denver Post, 25 Aug. 2026
  • For much of wristwatch history, case diameters remained relatively small by today’s standards—well under 40 mm.
    — Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • That includes simple double-ribbon tail lights, a delightfully unfussy side profile, and absolutely astounding headlights that somehow emanate from jewellike strips that run across the nose of the vehicle.
    — Marco Della Cava, Robb Report, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Angie Nixon’s people power Nixon won the primary in the most delightfully American way.
    — Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 22 Aug. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • In Athens, the finely-ground sediment called katakathi settles to the bottom, each pour heavy and dark, demanding patience and time.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • The show nonetheless takes an unexpected direction that makes for an enjoyably low-key binge.
    — Alison Herman, Variety, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Lowe used to be a member of a much larger and more popular right-wing populist party, Nigel Farage’s Reform, but he was forced out in an enjoyably catty and melodramatic schism after calling for mass deportations.
    — Helen Lewis, The Atlantic, 26 July 2026
Definition of enjoyably

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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 31 Aug. 2026.

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