superbly

adverb

Definition of superblynext
as in excellently

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Recent Examples of superbly Raimundo Orsi, Italy vs Czechoslovakia, 1934 Orsi drags Italy level with nine minutes to go, controlling a bouncing ball and turning superbly in the box to fire past Czech goalkeeper and captain Frantisek Planicka. — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026 While Spain has struggled to score occasionally over the past month, its defense has remained perfect, with Rodri orchestrating the effort superbly from midfield. — ABC News, 9 July 2026 McGill’s superbly nuanced calls, runs, and trills elicited commentary from a second audience, perched in the trees above—a colloquium of finches, towhees, titmice, kingbirds, juncos, and Eurasian collared doves. — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 29 June 2026 Pochettino said Pulisic had been kicked two days before Friday’s 4-1 victory, in which Pulisic played superbly during the first half, including an assist on a goal by Folarin Balogun. — Andrew Greif, NBC news, 13 June 2026 Jérôme has a superbly situated vineyard called Largillier, just over 7 acres (3 hectares), planted with pinot noir. — Forbes.com, 20 May 2026 Hope, a title whose meaning becomes clear only in the final scenes, is a superbly sustained pedal-to-the-metal experience that’s almost dizzying in its bravura. — David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 17 May 2026 This story which keeps you engaged at every turn is superbly crafted by Gray who knows how to twist a crime genre tale into something fresh and pulse pounding. — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 16 May 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superbly
  1. excellently
  2. marvelously
  3. finely
  4. fabulously
  5. terrifically
  6. superlatively
  7. impeccably
Adverb
  • Yet, outside the excellently claustrophobic Trojan Horse scenes, Nolan is more interested in exploring his anguish than his spoils.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • With two goals across the seven games, Porro is a perfect example of that — often acting as a foil for Yamal and linking excellently with his team-mates across the pitch.
    — Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • The marvelous Master Chorale marvelously set the moody scene for triumph.
    — Classical Music Critic, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2026
  • There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
Definition of marvelously
Adverb
  • Small shred These tiny holes are best used for finely grating hard cheeses like Parmesan or zesting citrus.
    — Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.
    — Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Definition of finely
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  • The spa With everything else being so fabulously perfect, the spa was the only element that didn’t exceed my (by now) sky-high expectations.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Just a fabulously delicious wine.
    — Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Definition of fabulously
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  • This entire scene is terrifically tense, kicking off with a stunning shot of the two women standing in defensive positions on the golf course, birds swirling ominously in the cloudy sky above.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
  • Ken Blake Brea Leonard far from the worst Kawhi Leonard has played terrifically the last couple of years.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 4 July 2026
Definition of terrifically
Adverb
  • The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of superlatively
Adverb
  • Room service is spectacular—impeccably delivered and artfully plated, best enjoyed from your private terrace overlooking the lake.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 15 July 2026
  • Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
    — CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
Definition of impeccably

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