wonderfully
0 antonyms and opposites of wonderfully, grouped by meaning.
Adv — In an excellent or admirable way.
Etymology
From Middle English wonderfully, from wonderful plus -ly.
Full origin of wonderfully →Frequently asked questions
What does “wonderfully” mean?
The word “wonderfully” means in an excellent or admirable way. In plain terms, excellently, or to a striking degree.
How do you pronounce “wonderfully”?
“Wonderfully” is pronounced wuhn-duh-flee (/wʌn.də(ɹ).fli/ in IPA).
How do you use “wonderfully” in a sentence?
Here is “wonderfully” used in a sentence: “The renovation turned out wonderfully.”
What part of speech is “wonderfully”?
“Wonderfully” is an adverb.
Where does the word “wonderfully” come from?
The word “wonderfully” comes from Middle English. From Middle English wonderfully, from wonderful plus -ly.
Is “wonderfully” a common word?
“Wonderfully” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “wonderfully” have?
“Wonderfully” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in an excellent or admirable way.
How is "wonderfully" used as an intensifier before adjectives?
"Wonderfully" can intensify an adjective to mean "to a remarkable or surprising extent," as in "wonderfully complex" or "wonderfully odd." In this use, it heightens the quality described rather than simply meaning "in an excellent way."
What is the difference between "wonderfully" and "very"?
"Very" is a neutral intensifier that adds emphasis without extra meaning, while "wonderfully" adds a sense of admiration or pleasant surprise alongside the emphasis. "Wonderfully rich" suggests the richness is both intense and pleasing, whereas "very rich" is purely factual.
Is "wonderfully" appropriate in formal writing?
"Wonderfully" is acceptable in both formal and informal writing, though it carries a warm, expressive tone that is more common in descriptive or conversational contexts than in strictly technical or legal writing.