adverb

excellently

Excellently (adverb) means In a way that shows excellence; very well. Example: “The orchestra performed excellently despite the last-minute change.”

adverb

In a way that shows excellence; very well.

"The orchestra performed excellently despite the last-minute change."

How to use excellently

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishVery well done.

Word forms

more excellently comparative, most excellently superlative

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The orchestra performed _____ despite the last-minute change.

Etymology

From excellent + the adverb suffix -ly.

Synonyms

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famously splendidly magnificently

Antonyms

awfully badly diabolically direly poorly

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Rhymes for excellently

gently recently fluently urgently silently intently patently decently currently fervently patiently evidently

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Frequently asked questions

What does “excellently” mean?

The word “excellently” means in a way that shows excellence; very well. In plain terms, very well done.

How do you use “excellently” in a sentence?

Here is “excellently” used in a sentence: “The orchestra performed excellently despite the last-minute change.”

What is the opposite of “excellently”?

The opposite of “excellently” — its antonyms — are awfully, badly, diabolically, direly and poorly.

What part of speech is “excellently”?

“Excellently” is an adverb.

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