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| Main Entry: | excellently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | fine*, incomparably, magnificently, marvelously, nobly, notably, perfectly, splendidly, swimmingly*, well, wonderfully, admirably, distinctively, divinely, exquisitely, extremely well, famously, flawlessly, ingeniously, masterfully, remarkably, sensationally, skillfully, superbly, supremely |
| Antonyms: | awkwardly, badly, poorly |
* = informal/non-formal usage
| Main Entry: | beautifully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | in an attractive or pleasing manner |
| Synonyms: | excellently, gracefully, handsomely, magnificently, prettily, splendidly, wonderfully, alluringly, appealingly, attractively, bewitchingly, celestially, charmingly, cutely, delightfully, divinely, elegantly, entrancingly, exquisitely, gorgeously, ideally, seductively, sublimely, superbly, tastefully |
| Main Entry: | effectively |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | efficiently |
| Synonyms: | adequately, completely, definitely, energetically, excellently, finally, forcefully, capably, cogently, conclusively, dramatically, effectually, efficaciously, expertly, persuasively, productively, tellingly |
| Main Entry: | magnificently |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | very well |
| Synonyms: | beautifully, excellently, splendidly, wonderfully, gorgeously, superbly |
| Main Entry: | splendidly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | brilliantly |
| Synonyms: | beautifully, excellently, grandly, handsomely, magnificently, majestically, well, wonderfully, elegantly, gorgeously, illustriously, radiantly, remarkably, strikingly, superbly |
| Main Entry: | wonderfully |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | extremely well |
| Synonyms: | beautifully, excellently, extraordinarily, magnificently, marvelously, well, admirably, amazingly, miraculously, remarkably, spectacularly, strikingly, stunningly |
| Antonyms: | badly, poorly |
| Main Entry: | well |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | happily, pleasantly; capably |
| Synonyms: | ably, accurately, adequately, agreeably, carefully, closely, competently, completely, correctly, effectively, excellently, favorably, fully, nicely, profoundly, properly, rightly, satisfactorily, smoothly, splendidly, strongly, successfully, suitably, thoroughly, adeptly, admirably, attentively, capitally, commendably, conscientiously, efficiently, expertly, famously, in a satisfactory manner, irreproachably, proficiently, skillfully, soundly, with skill |
| Notes: | using good as an adverb in place of well ("she dances real good," "he did good") is nonstandard usage - so, it would be best to say "she dances very well," "he did well" well is an adverb to describe an activity; good is an adjective to describe a condition or state |
| Antonyms: | badly, incapably, unpleasantly |
| Main Entry: | nicely |
| Part of Speech: | adverb1 |
| Definition: | in a welcome manner |
| Synonyms: | agreeably, beautifully, excellently, happily, perfectly, pleasantly, acceptably, admirably, amiably, attractively, charmingly, creditably, desirably, distinctively, enjoyably, felicitously, finely, graciously, pleasingly, pleasurably, triumphantly, winningly |
| Antonyms: | badly, unfortunately, unsuccessfully |
| Main Entry: | perfectly |
| Part of Speech: | adverb |
| Definition: | without flaw |
| Synonyms: | correctly, excellently, wonderfully, admirably, exquisitely, faultlessly, fitly, flawlessly, ideally, impeccably, superbly, superlatively, supremely, to perfection |
| Antonyms: | flawed, imperfectly |
| Main Entry: | tremendously |
| Part of Speech: | adverb2 |
| Definition: | wonderfully |
| Synonyms: | excellently, extraordinarily, extremely, marvelously, remarkably |
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