wonderfully
- 01 B1 Intermediate
in a way that is very good, beautiful, or pleasant.
in a manner that inspires delight, admiration, or pleasure.
Simple“The children behaved wonderfully during the long wedding ceremony.”
In context“The orchestra performed wonderfully, capturing the delicate nuances of the symphony with technical precision and emotional depth.”
UsageUsually follows the verb it modifies.
Synonyms - 02 B2 Upper Intermediate
very or extremely — used to emphasize a positive quality.
functioning as an intensifier to emphasize the degree of a positive attribute.
Simple“The weather was wonderfully warm for a day in late October.”
In context“The old cottage was wonderfully quiet, providing the perfect environment for the author to finish her final chapters without distraction.”
UsagePlaced immediately before the adjective it modifies.
Synonyms
From Middle English wonderfully, wunderfullie, wonderfulliche, equivalent to wonderful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.