marvelously
Definition
Adverb: 1. In a manner that causes wonder or astonishment; extraordinarily well. Used to describe an action performed to an exceptionally high degree, often implying admiration. 2. (Used as an intensifier) Extremely, wonderfully. Emphasizes the high degree of a following adjective or adverb.
Usage and Examples
- As an adverb modifying a verb:
- She sang marvelously at the concert, leaving the audience in awe.
- The team played marvelously to secure their victory.
- As an intensifier before an adjective or adverb:
- The plan worked out marvelously well.
- He is a marvelously talented artist.
Advanced Usage
- "marvelously" as a sentence adverb: Can be used to modify an entire clause, expressing the speaker's view on the situation.
- Marvelously, the weather cleared up just in time for the outdoor ceremony.
Variants and Related Words
- Marvelous (adjective): Causing great wonder; extraordinarily good or pleasing.
- They had a marvelous time on vacation.
- Marvel (noun/verb): (n) A wonderful or astonishing person or thing. (v) To be filled with wonder or astonishment.
- The Great Pyramid is an ancient marvel. (noun)
- I marvel at her patience. (verb)
Synonyms
- Superbly: Of the highest quality; excellently.
- Wonderfully: In a way that inspires delight or admiration; extremely well.
- Excellently: Extremely well; in an outstanding manner.
- Splendidly: In an impressive, magnificent, or excellent way.
- Astonishingly: In a way that causes great surprise or amazement.
Antonyms
- Poorly: In an unsatisfactory or inadequate manner.
- Badly: In an unacceptable or incompetent way.
- Terribly: Very badly or unpleasantly.
- Awfully: Very badly or unpleasantly; to a great extent (often negative).
Adverb
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(used as an intensifier) extremely well
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her voice is superbly disciplined
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the colors changed wondrously slowly
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