Word
wonderfully
Phoneticswon·der·ful·ly, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈwəndɝfəɫi/
UK/wˈʌndəfəli/
Adverb of degree
Definitions
01in a great way
B1 · Intermediate
adv. in a way that is very good, beautiful, or pleasant.
adv. in a manner that inspires delight, admiration, or pleasure.
“The children behaved wonderfully during the long wedding ceremony.”
“The orchestra performed wonderfully, capturing the delicate nuances of the symphony with technical precision and emotional depth.”
Usage
Usually follows the verb it modifies.
Synonyms
02extremely
B2 · Upper Intermediate
adv. very or extremely — used to emphasize a positive quality.
adv. functioning as an intensifier to emphasize the degree of a positive attribute.
“The weather was wonderfully warm for a day in late October.”
“The old cottage was wonderfully quiet, providing the perfect environment for the author to finish her final chapters without distraction.”
Usage
Placed immediately before the adjective it modifies.
Synonyms
Etymology
From Middle English wonderfully, wunderfullie, wonderfulliche, equivalent to wonderful + -ly.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
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.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL 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: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B1 · Intermediate
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