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
Etymology
Origin of wonderfully
First recorded in 1250–1300; wonderful ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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"Whatever the circumstances this sale offers an unrepeatable opportunity for someone to acquire a property with a wonderfully amazing history."
From BBC ● Jun. 12, 2026
That was a wonderfully eccentric romance forged in molten lava.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 5, 2026
The Oscar winner stars alongside Andrew Rannells in a wonderfully performed film about a grieving woman and her absent son’s assistant.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 28, 2026
But once you understand the structure, the whole thing becomes wonderfully flexible.
From Salon ● May 25, 2026
In his reports to the superintendent, Shin found himself telling a wonderfully liberating lie.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
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