Definition

In a way that is excellent or of high quality.

Example

The team performed sterlingly in the championship, impressing everyone with their skills.

Conversation

I heard you did really well on your presentation.

Thanks! I tried to prepare sterlingly to impress everyone.

It definitely showed; you were so confident up there!

I appreciate it! It's great to know my effort paid off.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Sterlingly is derived from "sterling" (from Old English *styrling*, meaning of high quality or excellent) and the suffix "-ly" (meaning in a manner). The word "sterlingly" means in a manner that is of high quality or excellence.

Memory Tip

Think of 'sterling' as representing something of high quality, and remember that 'sterlingly' means doing something in a high-quality manner.

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