superbly
Americanadverb
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in an admirably fine or excellent way; extremely well.
It was a wonderful lecture series, superbly thought out and delivered.
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richly or grandly; sumptuously.
The summer house we rented was superbly appointed and close to all amenities.
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in a way that is imposing, awesome, or majestic.
The clear Caribbean waters are filled with superbly varied colors and shapes.
Etymology
Origin of superbly
First recorded in 1650–60; superb ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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There was the perfectly weighted pass to Junior Brown that was smashed home superbly for the winner.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
The top three still have to play each other after the league splits and Derek McInnes' Hearts side have responded superbly to any setbacks this season.
From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026
Sharp gags, whether visual or in superbly timed lines of dialogue often laced with irony, work on multiple levels.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Fortunately, “Sitting, Standing, Walking, Looking” is superbly installed.
From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 25, 2026
There was yellow cake, cut into cubes and mixed with jam and eaten with a spoon; it was superbly good.
From "Impossible Creatures" by Katherine Rundell
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