Marvellously
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɑːvələsli/ · Part of speech adverb
Quick meaning: Marvellously is an adverb meaning In a marvellous manner.
Meaning
In a marvellous manner.
More Meanings
- To a great or impressive degree; very.
Example Sentences
The plan worked marvellously, even better than we had expected.
I groaned with hunger. I had seen a marvellously large penny loaf at a baker's—the largest I could possibly get for the price.
[N]eyther hys ſeruantes nor hymſelf ſuffered to gone^([sic – meaning go?]) oute, parceiuyng well ſo greate a thyng without his knowledge not begun for noughte, comparyng this maner preſẽ[n]t with this laſt nightes chere, ĩ[n] ſo few houres ſo gret a chaunge marueylouſlye miſliked.
Word Forms
- marvelously
Synonyms for marvellously
Depending on context, synonyms include astonishingly, surprisingly, wonderfully, impressively, very, wondrous.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include wondrously, wondrous, wonderfully, marvelously, terrifically, toppingly.
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