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
  • On Pete Hegseth and John Tower; the Crusades and ‘God wills it’; a late Michigan great; and more The nomination of Pete Hegseth to be secretary of defense, and the controversies surrounding that nomination, have made some of us think back to the Tower nomination.
    Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 5 Dec. 2024
  • Dodgers Robert Vargas began Fernando Valenzuela mural on the day the Dodgers great died.
    Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 1 Nov. 2024
Definition of great
Adverb
  • The police association's and department's Facebook pages include pictures from past years' toy drives as well.
    Hannah Hudnall, USA TODAY, 21 Dec. 2024
  • The iconic actor was best known for her iconic role as Brenda Walsh in the teen 1990s drama Beverly Hills 90210, was also one of the leads in Charmed and captivated audiences with her dynamic performances and strong screen presence.
    Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of well
Adverb
  • Zero Corsa Summer tires made the most of its finely tuned chassis, possessing immense cornering grip and stability.
    Peter Nelson, The Verge, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Make cookie crumb crust: Pulse cookies in a food processor until finely ground, 12 to 18 pulses.
    Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 21 Dec. 2024
Definition of finely
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  • Something about the saltiness and creaminess of the caviar pairs beautifully with the crunchiness and simplicity of the potatoes.
    Aly Walansky, Forbes, 24 Dec. 2024
  • It's served on buttered and grilled semolina bread that works beautifully, providing just the right amount of crunch, while maintaining its pillowy interior.
    Keith Pandolfi, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
Definition of beautifully
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