SUPERBLY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

superbly

adverb

Definition of superbly

as in excellently

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Recent Examples of superbly Still, there are strains of deeper sadness and discomfort here, largely in the passive-aggressive tension between Kim’s character and her onscreen mother (superbly played by a new recuit, veteran TV star Choi Myeonggil). — Guy Lodge, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026 The latter can be superbly made, and can add something special to the process, but does require a little more practice to get comfortable with. — Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 14 Aug. 2026 Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve give superbly restrained performances as a married couple who have immigrated from Romania to a small seaside town in Norway with their four children. — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026 This was possible in large part because toads are opportunistic and superbly adaptable creatures. — Kimon De Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026 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

Recent Examples of Synonyms for superbly

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Based on a video game, the sci-fi thriller is excellently maddening and surprisingly emotional.

— Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2026
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

Definition of excellently

Adverb

Though marvelously affirming for film fans, this is not a sustainable business plan.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 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

Ten years from now, the designation process should be even more finely tuned.

— Marie Sapirie, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
The best type of tea to re-steep is anything that starts very potent, or features tea leaves that are on the larger, coarser side, rather than finely ground.

— Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026

Definition of finely

Adverb

Before any of our fabulously talented Test Kitchen editors even pick up a knife or whisk, every concept is considered and debated by multiple Bon Appétit staff members.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
The result is fabulously decadent and the perfect recipe for using up oodles and oodles of summer squash.

— Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of fabulously

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

The trio’s minimalist approach to electronic pop music — which draws from dream pop, electro-rock and other styles — has aged impeccably over the years.

— Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 9 Aug. 2026
Greenfield, 45 — who played Schmidt, the impeccably groomed, neat freak on the show — appeared on the Friday, July 31 episode of Today with Jenna & Sheinelle.

— Virginia Chamlee, PEOPLE, 31 July 2026

Definition of impeccably

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