Wonderfully: meaning, definitions and examples

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wonderfully

 

[ ˈwʌndərfəli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

describing an action or state

In a wonderful or astonishing manner; extremely well.

Synonyms

beautifully, excellently, superbly.

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Word Description / Examples
wonderfully

Use this word to describe something or someone that causes a feeling of wonder or amazement, often in a surprising or delightful way.

  • She played the piano wonderfully
  • The cake turned out wonderfully delicious
beautifully

This word is often used to describe something aesthetically pleasing or attractive to the senses.

  • The garden was beautifully arranged
  • She sang the song beautifully
superbly

This word is used to indicate that something is done in a highly impressive or outstanding manner, often suggesting higher-than-expected quality.

  • The team played superbly last night
  • She handled the situation superbly
excellently

Use this word to describe something done with very high quality or skill, usually superior to the norm.

  • He performed his duties excellently
  • The report was written excellently

Examples of usage

  • She sings wonderfully.
  • He played the piano wonderfully at the concert.
  • The sunset was wonderfully beautiful.
  • The children behaved wonderfully during the trip.

Translations

Translations of the word "wonderfully" in other languages:

🇵🇹 maravilhosamente

🇮🇳 अद्भुत ढंग से

🇩🇪 wunderbar

🇮🇩 dengan indah

🇺🇦 прекрасно

🇵🇱 cudownie

🇯🇵 素晴らしく (subarashiku)

🇫🇷 merveilleusement

🇪🇸 maravillosamente

🇹🇷 harika bir şekilde

🇰🇷 멋지게 (meotjige)

🇸🇦 بشكل رائع (bishakl raei)

🇨🇿 úžasně

🇸🇰 úžasne

🇨🇳 精彩地 (jīngcǎi de)

🇸🇮 čudovito

🇮🇸 dásamlega

🇰🇿 керемет түрде

🇬🇪 საოცრად (saotsrad)

🇦🇿 möhtəşəm şəkildə

🇲🇽 maravillosamente

Etymology

The word 'wonderfully' is derived from the word 'wonderful,' which comes from the Old English word 'wundorful,' meaning full of wonder or admiration. The suffix -ly is added to form the adverb 'wonderfully,' indicating the manner in which something is done. Over time, 'wonderfully' has become widely used in the English language to express admiration or excellence.

See also: wonder, wonderful.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,289, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.