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
  • The timing shook out nicely, considering Berg would go on to be tapped to succeed Don Garber as MLS’ next commissioner and has subsequently been tasked with unloading his sizable ownership stake in LAFC.
    — Justin Birnbaum, Sportico.com, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Cyrus, 64, cleaned up nicely in a black John Varvatos suit, leaving his the collar of his white shirt unbuttoned.
    — Hannah Malach, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of nicely
Adverb
  • The brightly hued landscape is leading a sale of works from the family collection of Paul Durand-Ruel, the dealer considered most responsible helped establish Impressionism as a commercial and critical success.
    — Daniel Cassady for ARTnews, Robb Report, 30 July 2026
  • Most of the lunar disk will take on a muted ruddy-copper color, while a narrow, brightly illuminated portion remains outside the umbra.
    — Michael d'Estries, Travel + Leisure, 29 July 2026
Definition of brightly
Adverb
  • Otherwise, little of note links the great-fielding, average-hitting Bader to the formerly average-fielding, exceptional-hitting Kent.
    — Steve Henson, Los Angeles Times, 31 July 2026
  • Because the phone had no active primary line, calls had to be placed through WhatsApp, but texting worked great and the cellular data actually felt faster than my standard home carrier.
    — Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 28 July 2026
Definition of great
Adverb
  • When worn with a chic cut-out dress or linen maxi, dad sneakers become deliciously subversive.
    — Amber Rambharose, InStyle, 29 July 2026
  • At 43, Laferte’s vocal cords have reached a decadent peak — angry and ragged, deliciously wounded.
    — Ernesto Lechner, Los Angeles Times, 21 July 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • The yellow metal has endured a tough six months, sitting well below its all-time high achieved earlier this year after a blistering rally that extended through and beyond 2025.
    — Joseph Wilkins, CNBC, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Skall Studio is a mainstay on the Copenhagen Fashion Week schedule, best known for its billowing cotton prairie dresses, chic linen suits, and cozy woolen sweaters.
    — Bella Webb, Vogue, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of well
Adverb
  • The director got delightfully weird and downright hilarious in his first Marvel outing—but where was that magic the second time around?
    — EW Staff, Entertainment Weekly, 3 Aug. 2026
  • Their noses and the inside of their ears and their long tongue muscles were delightfully pink, the color of a crayon.
    — Rachel Yoder, New Yorker, 2 Aug. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • The researchers can finely adjust the final temperature by balancing the two effects.
    — Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 31 July 2026
  • Parmesan, finely grated (about ½ cup), tossing constantly until melted into sauce and adding more pasta cooking liquid a couple of tablespoonfuls at a time to loosen sauce if needed.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 31 July 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • 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
  • Align your recurring activities with genuine interests to increase the likelihood of hours accumulating more naturally and enjoyably.
    — Wes Moss, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
Definition of enjoyably

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“Splendidly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/splendidly. Accessed 10 Aug. 2026.

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