marvelously

adverb

as in superbly

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Recent Examples of marvelously Though marvelously affirming for film fans, this is not a sustainable business plan. — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change. — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026 John Houseman tippy toes briefly as a dry old bean and stuffy grammarian, emblematic of the stultified staff at Fox’s magazine of employment; unfortunately, Houseman’s marvelously fussy presence is only one of the film’s intermittent garnishes, most of which are never developed and never pay off. — Duane Byrge, HollywoodReporter, 1 Apr. 2026 Skillfully carrying the tale as Kimberly is Ann Morrison, marvelously placing the qualities of a bubbly when not sulky teen in the voice and body of an older woman. — Rob Hubbard, Twin Cities, 25 Feb. 2026 The broadcast will be free after the cost of the device, which will deliver HD video marvelously. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 9 Jan. 2026 The store’s eclectic and marvelously curated decor gives the distinct sense that everything in that shop belongs together. — Maggie Menderski, Louisville Courier Journal, 9 Dec. 2025 Jimmy’s fantasy about a bisexual three-way was a standout moment, marvelously expressing the potent cocktail of erotic longing and societal shame that accompanies adolescence. — Joe Lynch, Billboard, 15 Nov. 2025 Go with the Pleated Denim Mini Skirt, whose 100-percent regenerative cotton is not only good for the planet but will be able to play off your button-ups, cardigans, and even sweatshirts marvelously well. — Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 10 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for marvelously
  1. superbly
  2. excellently
  3. fabulously
  4. terrifically
  5. finely
  6. superlatively
Adverb
  • Sebastian Stan and Renate Reinsve give superbly restrained performances as a married couple who have immigrated from Romania to a small seaside town in Norway with their four children.
    — Jill Goldsmith, Deadline, 11 Aug. 2026
  • This was possible in large part because toads are opportunistic and superbly adaptable creatures.
    — Kimon de Greef, Longreads, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of superbly
Adverb
  • Based on a video game, the sci-fi thriller is excellently maddening and surprisingly emotional.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Yet, outside the excellently claustrophobic Trojan Horse scenes, Nolan is more interested in exploring his anguish than his spoils.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • Before any of our fabulously talented Test Kitchen editors even pick up a knife or whisk, every concept is considered and debated by multiple Bon Appétit staff members.
    — Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026
  • The result is fabulously decadent and the perfect recipe for using up oodles and oodles of summer squash.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of fabulously
Adverb
  • All were toothy, seething numbers, and all were terrifically fun.
    — Sasha Geffen, Pitchfork, 2 Aug. 2026
  • This entire scene is terrifically tense, kicking off with a stunning shot of the two women standing in defensive positions on the golf course, birds swirling ominously in the cloudy sky above.
    — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 15 July 2026
Definition of terrifically
Adverb
  • The best type of tea to re-steep is anything that starts very potent, or features tea leaves that are on the larger, coarser side, rather than finely ground.
    — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Find out for yourself in this finely detailed and utterly absorbing book, which reads like a thriller of the highest order.
    — Air Mail, Air Mail, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of finely
Adverb
  • The pale tortilla was dappled with shades of brown, toasty and tawny—simplicity, done superlatively.
    — Helen Rosner, New Yorker, 3 May 2026
  • Even Joe, who has shown himself to be superlatively capable of ignoring other people’s feelings, knows that Max’s red-hot temper is best handled with care.
    — Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 13 Jan. 2026
Definition of superlatively

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“Marvelously.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/marvelously. Accessed 15 Aug. 2026.

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