# excellently

/ˈɛksəɫəntɫi/ (US) · /ˈɛksələntli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/excellently
Updated: 2026-05-28

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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