Excellently
['eksələntli]
Definition
(adv.) extremely well; 'he did splendidly in the exam'; 'we got along famously'.
Editor: Megan--From WordNet
Definition
(adv.) In an excellent manner; well in a high degree.
(adv.) In a high or superior degree; -- in this literal use, not implying worthiness.
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Examples
- You and I, Mr. Hartright, are excellently well acquainted with one another by reputation, he said. Wilkie Collins. The Woman in White.
- Amy is left for him, and they would suit excellently, but I have no heart for such things, now. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
- The face was well shaped, even excellently. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- She is excellently educated, and would make a good matron in a boarding-school. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- Excellently contrived, upon my word. Jane Austen. Emma.
- We go excellently well together. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
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