capitally

She sang that song capitally.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a manner that is excellent or outstanding: "capitally" means in a way that is first-rate or superb.
   • In a way that involves the death penalty: "capitally" refers to actions related to capital punishment (execution).

Usage Examples

• Excellent manner:

  • She sang that song capitally. (She sang it excellently.)
  • The team performed capitally in the championship. (They performed outstandingly.)

• Related to capital punishment:

  • The murderer was punished capitally for his crimes. (He was executed for his offences.)
  • In some countries, certain crimes are still tried capitally. (They are subject to the death penalty.)

Advanced Usage

• "to do something capitally": to do something very well or with great skill.

  • He managed the project capitally, finishing ahead of schedule. (He managed it excellently.)

• "to be punished capitally": to be sentenced to death.

  • The law allowed for offenders to be dealt with capitally. (They could be executed.)

Variants and Related Words

• Capital (adj): excellent; also relating to the death penalty.
  • That's a capital idea! (That's an excellent idea.)
• Capital (n): a city that serves as the seat of government; also wealth or resources.
• Capitalize (verb): to take advantage of; also to write in capital letters.
  • You should capitalize on this opportunity. (Take advantage of it.)

Synonyms

• Excellent manner: superbly, splendidly, magnificently, wonderfully.
• Capital punishment: fatally, executively (rare).

Related Idioms

• Capital offence: a crime punishable by death.

  • Murder is considered a capital offence in many jurisdictions. (It is punishable by execution.)

• Capital idea: a very good or excellent suggestion.

  • That's a capital idea! Let's go to the beach. (That's an excellent idea.)