toppingly
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Definition
Adverb: - Extremely well; excellently; in a superb or wonderful manner: "toppingly" is an intensifying adverb used to describe an action performed to an exceptionally high standard or degree. It is an informal, somewhat dated term.
Usage Examples
- Adverb:
- The team performed toppingly in the championship match.
- She sang the aria toppingly, earning a standing ovation.
Advanced Usage
- As an intensifier: The word is used to add strong emphasis to the positive quality of an action or state.
- The cake was decorated toppingly, with intricate details.
- Stylistic Note: "Toppingly" is considered old-fashioned or literary in modern English and is rarely used in everyday conversation. Its use can impart a quaint, enthusiastic, or emphatic tone.
Variants and Related Words
- Topping (adjective, informal): Excellent, splendid.
- We had a topping time at the seaside.
- Superbly (adverb): In an excellent or grand manner.
- Wonderfully (adverb): In a way that inspires delight or admiration.
- Extremely (adverb): To a very great degree.
Synonyms
- Superbly
- Wonderfully
- Excellently
- Splendidly
- Magnificently
Antonyms
- Poorly
- Badly
- Inadequately
- Terribly
Related Idioms or Phrases
There are no common idioms or phrasal verbs that specifically use the word "toppingly". Its usage is typically straightforward as an intensifying adverb.
Adverb
- (used as an intensifier) extremely well
- her voice is superbly disciplined
- the colors changed wondrously slowly