capitally

[kap-i-tl-ee]

adverb

1. excellently; very well.

2. in a manner involving capital punishment.

capitally

/ ˈkæpɪtəlɪ /

adverb

1. in an excellent manner; admirably

Word History and Origins

Origin of capitally¹

First recorded in 1600–10; capital ¹ + -ly

Example Sentences

All these geographically dispersed locations are expensive to build and maintain – it’s a capitally intensive job.

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As such it turns what was formerly a rigid and capitally intensive industry into one which has the flexibility that software brings.

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To be sure, the crime for which Thomas was capitally charged was horrific.

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"My friend thinks he'll do capitally now, and, if we leave him, that he'll soon drop asleep; so I vote we give him the chance."

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It has fine wide streets; the principal one, which runs round the edge of the harbour, is capitally paved.

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