superlatively

Definition of superlativelynext

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Recent Examples of superlatively 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlatively
Adverb
  • Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman.
    Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026
  • The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously.
    Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026
Adverb
  • On the eve of half-time, Hermansen superbly denied Josh King from close range.
    Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2026
  • The Portuguese giant had been heading out of the Champions League on goal difference until the 6-foot-6-inch keeper rose superbly to head home a free kick and seal a dramatic 4-2 victory which put Benfica into the playoffs for the last 16.
    Patrick Snell, CNN Money, 17 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Bylsma’s warm register and motherly charm come through terrifically, while Momboisse pairs delightful vocals and strong character commitment for her Logainne.
    David John Chávez, Mercury News, 2 Mar. 2026
  • The mayor’s primary focus, however, is on what tenants pay to live in this terrifically expensive city and the quality of their housing.
    Michael Powell, The Atlantic, 11 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • People like Anna Delvey, a Russian who arrived in New York claiming to be a fabulously wealthy German heiress with such breezy confidence that everyone in high society simply believed her.
    Sam Kriss, Harpers Magazine, 24 Feb. 2026
  • But Katumba was also opening doors for Gertler in Congo’s fabulously rich southern province of Katanga, where fortunes were being made mining copper and cobalt.
    Nicolas Niarchos, Vanity Fair, 20 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Everything was grilled excellently.
    Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Feb. 2026
  • The entire team performed excellently with Neiman Marcus.
    David Moin, Footwear News, 25 Feb. 2026
Adverb
  • Fifty years later, likely competitors for the award include Pluribus, The Pitt, and Slow Horses, entertaining and finely made choices all.
    Graham Hillard, The Washington Examiner, 27 Feb. 2026
  • Farina is a finely ground wheat product made from the endosperm of the wheat kernel, which is primarily composed of starch.
    Jillian Kubala, Health, 20 Feb. 2026

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“Superlatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlatively. Accessed 8 Mar. 2026.

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