Meaning & use

Marvelously

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In a way that inspires wonder or admiration; extremely well.

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The renovated theater turned out marvelously, exceeding everyone's expectations.

She played the piece marvelously despite only a week of practice.

A note on using this word

Marvelously is the American spelling; British English typically doubles the l to form 'marvellously.'

Words with a similar meaning

wonderfullysuperbly

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Words with an opposite meaning

terribly

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