superlatively

adverb

as in marvelously

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Recent Examples of superlatively 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
Recent Examples of Synonyms for superlatively
  1. marvelously
  2. superbly
  3. terrifically
  4. fabulously
  5. excellently
  6. finely
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
  • 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
Definition of superbly
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  • The film itself is an exciting, terrifically structured spy thriller that represents the best of what the 007 franchise does.
    — Declan Gallagher, Entertainment Weekly, 14 Aug. 2026
  • On three occasions, management appeared on CNBC and told us things were going terrifically.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of terrifically
Adverb
  • Catton’s ecological collective occupies unused land to grow food, but then encounters a fabulously wealthy man with his own plans for the landscape.
    — Solitaire Townsend, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026
  • 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
Definition of fabulously
Adverb
  • 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
  • In Athens, the finely-ground sediment called katakathi settles to the bottom, each pour heavy and dark, demanding patience and time.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book.
    — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of finely

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“Superlatively.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/superlatively. Accessed 25 Aug. 2026.

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