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excellently

B2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˈɛksələntli/

US

  • /ˈɛksələntli/

Description

To do something excellently means to do it extremely well. It is stronger than just saying someone did it well. You might use it for a student who answered every question clearly, a musician who played with great skill, or a team that worked together and got great results. The word suggests high quality, care, and strong ability. It is often used when something stands out in a very positive way.

Examples

  1. 1

    Workplace conflict

    She handled the meeting excellently, even when people started arguing.

  2. 2

    Test performance

    The students did excellently in the speaking test.

    • Pattern

      do excellently in + test/activity

      perform very well in it

  3. 3

    Camera performance

    This small camera works excellently in low light.

  4. 4

    Clear explanation

    The book explains a difficult topic excellently without sounding too technical.

  5. 5

    New job

    He adapted excellently to his new job and was leading projects within a month.

  6. 6

    Clothing durability

    For such an inexpensive coat, it has held up excellently over the years.

    • Phrase

      hold up

      stay in good condition

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • excellentlyadverb