SUPERIORLY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

superiorly

adverb

as in superbly

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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, ABC News, 9 July 2026

Definition of superbly

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Begin by mashing the garlic and a bit of salt with the flat side of a chef’s knife, then work in the basil in handfuls until finely chopped.

— Martha Stewart, Martha Stewart, 25 July 2026
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

Definition of finely

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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

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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

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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

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What’s unusual is to see these elements presented so grandly on a stage as big as The Bushnell’s and presented in a manner that doesn’t compromise a dark tale of anger, revenge, dangerous romance, desperation and survival.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 4 June 2026
For a drink and a snack with a view, head up to Süreyya, named after one of the stars in the Seven Sisters constellation, and raise a glass of top-tier Turkish wine to the Haghia Sophia looming grandly behind you.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

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