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excellently

/ˈɛk.sə.lənt.li/
ex · cel · lent · ly
Adjective:excellent
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• adverb

1

In an outstanding, extremely good, or superior manner; to a very high standard.

Example

"The chamber orchestra performed the challenging symphony excellently at the opening gala."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Middle English from the adjective 'excellent' plus the adverbial suffix '-ly', ultimately deriving from the Latin verb 'excellere' ('to rise above' or 'to surpass').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Excellently. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/excellently
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