Definition

In a way that shows great skill or quality; very well.

Example

She performed excellently in the competition, impressing all the judges.

Conversation

How did your presentation go yesterday?

It went excellently, thanks for asking!

That's awesome! What do you think made it go so well?

I prepared a lot, and I felt really confident during it.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Excellently → It is formed from "excellent" (from Latin "excellens", meaning surpassing or outstanding) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner of). The word "excellently" means in a manner that surpasses or is outstanding.

Memory Tip

Think of something that is 'surpassing' ('excellens') and done 'in a manner' ('-ly') — that's why excellently means done in an outstanding way.

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