wonderfully
Americanadverb
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in a way or to a degree that is excellent, great, truly satisfying, etc..
There's nothing cheap about doing your own carpentry anymore, but this project turned out wonderfully.
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in a way or to a degree that arouses wonder or amazement; astonishingly.
For a first novel by such a young author, it shows wonderfully vivid powers of description and characterization.
Other Word Forms
- unwonderfully adverb
Etymology
Origin of wonderfully
First recorded in 1250–1300; wonderful ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Xintong is wonderfully talented and seems a genuinely nice kid who is super talented at snooker, and at the minute he is the best player on the planet."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
"Behavior is a wonderfully integrated readout, reflecting what's happening across the brain and body," said Brunet, the Michele and Timothy Barakett Professor of Genetics at Stanford Medicine.
From Science Daily • Mar. 26, 2026
The bed was wonderfully comfortable, though the shower in the spacious bathroom had a faint moldy smell.
From Salon • Mar. 7, 2026
A few moments like an accidental death or the wild introduction of an aquatic character are so wonderfully out of left field they make one’s head spin.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Good news because Petey’s wonderfully innovative holographic set designs would be displayed for the whole town.
From "The Last Last-Day-of-Summer" by Lamar Giles
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