wondrously
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Definition
Adverb: 1. In a wonderful or marvelous manner; to a wonderful degree: Describes an action done in a way that causes wonder, amazement, or admiration. It often functions as an intensifier, meaning "extremely" or "remarkably."
Usage and Examples
The adverb "wondrously" modifies verbs, adjectives, or other adverbs to describe how something is done with a sense of awe or to an exceptional degree.
- The ancient mechanism, though simple, worked wondrously well.
- The garden was wondrously beautiful in the morning light.
- The story unfolded wondrously, captivating everyone in the room.
Advanced Usage
- As an intensifier: Often used to emphasize the extreme or remarkable quality of an action or state, similar to "amazingly," "astonishingly," or "incredibly."
- The plan succeeded wondrously, beyond all our expectations.
- The two flavors combined wondrously.
Variants and Related Words
- Wondrous (adjective): Inspiring a feeling of wonder or delight; marvelous.
- They beheld a wondrous sight.
- Wonder (noun/verb): The feeling of amazement and admiration (noun), or to feel curiosity and doubt (verb).
- The child stared in wonder. (noun)
- I wonder what will happen next. (verb)
Synonyms
- Marvelously
- Superbly
- Amazingly
- Astonishingly
- Remarkably
- Excellently
Antonyms
- Poorly
- Badly
- Ordinarily
- Commonly
Adverb
- (used as an intensifier) extremely well
- her voice is superbly disciplined
- the colors changed wondrously slowly