splendidly

adverb

Definition of splendidlynext
1
as in nicely
in a pleasing way the graduation party went splendidly

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2
as in bright
in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light the windjammer's splendidly white sails billowed against a deep blue sky

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for splendidly
  1. great
  2. well
  3. finely
  4. beautifully
Adverb
  • In March 2024, the songwriting great released In Restless Dreams: The Music of Paul Simon, a documentary reflecting on his almost seven-decade career.
    Charisma Madarang, Rolling Stone, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Minnesota played great and the Niners have trouble against that defensive scheme.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024
Definition of great
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  • His 18-under total was a stroke better than Richard Green and local resident Steven Alker, who won the final Schwab Cup points race for the second time in three years.
    Candace Oehler, Forbes, 23 Nov. 2024
  • The 10-inch tray is large enough for cookies, muffins, tea sandwiches, and all the snacks that are best served alongside a hot beverage, and the 16-ounce stoneware mug will keep coffee, tea, and cocoa piping hot.
    Miles Walls, People.com, 23 Nov. 2024
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Designer Todd Snyder, whose eponymous label offers a finely pleated version from Texas shirtmaker Hamilton, sees its comeback as part of an industry-wide trend towards formality.
    Eric Twardzik, Robb Report, 30 Oct. 2024
  • That is especially true in a finely balanced election where a few thousand votes in a handful of states could decide the presidency.
    Frankie Miranda and Luis A. Miranda, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024
Definition of finely
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  • The Moon is in your sign dancing beautifully with lucky Jupiter, which is good for business.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
  • So the Casa comes into our wide-frame format in a way that just feels so beautifully observed.
    Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 5 Nov. 2024
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