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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However, Whaley fought back superbly, making back-to-back birdies on the second and third holes of his second round on his way to winning four holes consecutively.
From BBC ● Aug. 16, 2026
Hunt, typically not the quickest off the blocks at almost six-foot tall, was seventh in the eight-athlete final after the first 10m but held her form superbly to overhaul her rivals.
From BBC ● Aug. 10, 2026
His piece superbly distills from our campaign many key lessons, including this recipe for change:
From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2026
The 37-year-old from Northern Ireland drove the ball superbly, but struggled on the greens which were a little bumpy given all the foot traffic that had gone before him.
From BBC ● Jul. 16, 2026
But the Chinchorro attracted sustained attention only in 1983, when ninety-six superbly preserved cadavers were discovered beneath a massif that rises above downtown Arica, Chile.
From "1491" by Charles C. Mann
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