superbly
Americanadverb
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in an admirably fine or excellent way; extremely well.
It was a wonderful lecture series, superbly thought out and delivered.
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richly or grandly; sumptuously.
The summer house we rented was superbly appointed and close to all amenities.
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in a way that is imposing, awesome, or majestic.
The clear Caribbean waters are filled with superbly varied colors and shapes.
Etymology
Origin of superbly
First recorded in 1650–60; superb ( def. ) + -ly ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The 30-year-old former world number one amateur ranks tied 143rd - out of a 156-man field - with his driving accuracy - but has used his short irons superbly to launch a challenge.
From BBC • May 16, 2026
By contrast, U.S. and Israeli operations in the Gulf, though superbly executed, have taken place under more permissive conditions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
There was the perfectly weighted pass to Junior Brown that was smashed home superbly for the winner.
From BBC • Mar. 19, 2026
Sharp gags, whether visual or in superbly timed lines of dialogue often laced with irony, work on multiple levels.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026
Never have I been handled more superbly by an interviewer.
From "Black Like Me" by John Howard Griffin
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