Word
excellently
Phoneticsex·cel·lent·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɛksəɫəntɫi/
UK/ˈɛksələntli/
Adverb of manner
Definition
adv. in a way that is very good or high quality. You use this to describe how someone does a job or how something is made.
adv. in a manner that is of high quality or superior skill. Often used to modify verbs related to performance or craftsmanship.
Examples
“The chef prepares the pasta excellently.”
“The new software is designed to translate languages excellently, even when the audio is slightly distorted.”
“While the plot of the novel is somewhat predictable, the author's prose is written excellently, capturing the nuances of the setting with remarkable precision.”
Examples
simple
“The chef prepares the pasta excellently.”
contextual
“The new software is designed to translate languages excellently, even when the audio is slightly distorted.”
complex
“While the plot of the novel is somewhat predictable, the author's prose is written excellently, capturing the nuances of the setting with remarkable precision.”
Word family
VERB
ADJECTIVE
ADVERB
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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