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Word

superbly

Phoneticssu·perbly

US/ˈsupɝbɫi/

UK/suːpˈɜːbli/

Definition

adv. in a way that is extremely good or excellent. You use this to describe something that is much better than average.

adv. in an exceptionally high quality or manner; to a degree that is far above the ordinary.

Examples

“The chef prepared the meal superbly.”

“The team performed superbly during the final match, winning by a large margin despite the difficult weather conditions.”

“The restoration of the ancient cathedral was superbly executed, preserving the original stonework while incorporating modern structural reinforcements that were nearly invisible to the naked eye.”

Examples

simple

“The chef prepared the meal superbly.”

contextual

“The team performed superbly during the final match, winning by a large margin despite the difficult weather conditions.”

complex

“The restoration of the ancient cathedral was superbly executed, preserving the original stonework while incorporating modern structural reinforcements that were nearly invisible to the naked eye.”

Real-World Examples

“All the roles were superbly sung, even the tiniest.”
The Guardian · 24 Aug 2026
“The whole orchestra, not least its versatile and superbly blended brass section, was on form in Dvořák’s Symphony No 8.”
The Guardian · 23 Aug 2026

Word family

superbAdjectivesuperblyAdverb

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Level
C1 · Advanced
Frequency
Occasional
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