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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Skipper Shanaka, who had been under pressure after a lean run, batted superbly smashing two fours and five sixes to post a 19-ball half-century.
From Barron's
There was yellow cake, cut into cubes and mixed with jam and eaten with a spoon; it was superbly good.
From Literature
There is no doubt Norrie, a grinder with limited weapons, has maximised his talents superbly.
From BBC
Batty instead felt for Atkins, who had filled in superbly during his absence, after his fellow midfielder was left out of the squad for the final fixture of the campaign against Liverpool.
From BBC
Jack wasted his promotion up the order with a bone-headed slog to his second ball and was superbly caught by Green at deep mid-wicket.
From BBC
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