wonderfully

adverb

Definition of wonderfullynext
as in marvelously

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Recent Examples of wonderfully The thick, crispy and wonderfully cheesy slices cost between $10 and $12 at the festival. — Sacbee.com, 2 Oct. 2026 So many laugh-out-loud lines, wonderfully absurd and specific character details, and an all-too-brief but delightful Brunson as a choreographer with frosted tips. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026 Wallace explains that the Bolide handles wonderfully in the wet. — Sean Evans, Robb Report, 26 Sep. 2026 The s’mores cookie warms up deliciously, the chocolate and marshmallow getting perfectly gooey, with the graham cracker in the center adding texture to the bite, while the strawberry Nutella cookie has a wonderfully decadent and rich Nutella center. — Kayla Samoy, Chicago Tribune, 23 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for wonderfully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for wonderfully
  1. marvelously
  2. superbly
  3. excellently
  4. delightfully
  5. sensationally
  6. gloriously
  7. deliciously
  8. splendidly
Adverb
  • Dance movies marvelously translate primal emotions into motion, the human body becoming a supple instrument deftly communicating the pain, ecstasy and confusion of being alive.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 25 Sep. 2026
  • Decades, even centuries, may be encompassed by these marvelously comprehensive surveys.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of marvelously
Adverb
  • This superbly crisp apple has a concentrated taste and bakes up juicy but not mushy.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Turkish director Yeşim Ustaoğlu returns with a beautifully shot, superbly performed exploration of a modern couple embarking on separate journeys of self-discovery.
    — Jessica Kiang, Variety, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of superbly
Adverb
  • The late Margot Bettauer Dembo handled NYRB’s previous Seghers translations; Lucy Jones has taken over, and excellently conveys the incisive bite of the writing.
    — Alex Ross, New Yorker, 12 Oct. 2026
  • So grab a pair of these excellently affordable buds for yourself!
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • But their delightfully fragrant teas, conveniently sold as a bundle of two of the brand's best sellers here, could make a tea lover out of anyone.
    — Kate Kassin, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Wellsley Farms Maple Pecan Danish A delightfully sweet breakfast treat or a post-dinner dessert, these maple pecan danishes are flaky pastries twirled with maple and pecans.
    — Melinda Salchert, Southern Living, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delightfully
Adverb
  • Cheryl Ladd joined Season 2 as Kris Munroe, Jill's younger sister, after Fawcett sensationally left as a series regular.
    — Bryan Alexander, USA Today, 23 Sep. 2026
  • On 13 May 2026, by which time his book had gone to press, the South Carolina supreme court sensationally overturned the murder conviction, citing ‘shocking jury interference’ by the clerk to the court.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
Definition of sensationally
Adverb
  • Food and drink The Courtyard Bar serves classic and contemporary cocktails and mocktails beneath skylight overhead windows that give the space a gloriously light and airy feel, even on cloudy days.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
  • The chassis and running gear have all received attention, essentially turning what was once a gloriously basic little city car into something considerably more sophisticated underneath.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of gloriously
Adverb
  • Swirls of caramel, cream, and espresso brown give classic tips a deliciously decadent upgrade, no barista required.
    — Amanda Le, InStyle, 16 Oct. 2026
  • But the sum succeeds, teetering deliciously between sweet and savory.
    — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 8 Oct. 2026
Definition of deliciously
Adverb
  • One in particular has worked out splendidly for the past 15 years.
    — R. Eric Thomas, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Torres’ prose is at times lyrical, at times sparse, and splendidly poetic.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of splendidly

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“Wonderfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/wonderfully. Accessed 20 Oct. 2026.

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