wonderfully

adverb

won·​der·​ful·​ly ˈwən-dər-f(ə-)lē 

1

: in a way or to an extent that excites wonder, astonishment, or amazement : amazingly, remarkably

Uncover the characteristic that links humans to more than 5,400 wonderfully weird living species …

—naturalsciences.org

2

: in a way or to an extent that is extremely or unusually good or pleasing

The trip went wonderfully well.

We had a wonderfully good time.

Everything here was prepared wonderfully: The fish tender and not dried or mushy, the squash cooked just right, with firmness and crunch.

—Marc Bona

Feeling wonderfully safe, he closed his eyes, and for the first time since he'd come to Helton, he fell into a deep and dreamless sleep.

—Eva Ibbotson

Examples of wonderfully in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

They’re wonderfully done at the cafe and bakery owned by a couple who emigrated from Kyrgyzstan. —Louisa Kung Liu Chu, Chicago Tribune, 22 July 2024

Each piece is wonderfully crisp, with a coating that tastes like toasted cereal and a middle as soft as custard. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 22 July 2024

Donaldson points out that the sophisticated edge of Crittall-style can wonderfully blend with more classic styles, providing a contemporary flair. —Patricia Shannon, Better Homes & Gardens, 20 July 2024

Their selfless, tireless, labors beget wonderfully prosperous, law abiding, civic-minded citizens that keep our democratic dispensation from capsizing. —Armstrong Williams, Baltimore Sun, 20 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English wonderfulliche, wunderfullie, from wonderful, wunderful wonderful + -liche, -lie -ly entry 2

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1