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superbly

C2
Fairly common

Pronunciation

UK

  • /suːpˈɜːbli/

US

  • /ˈsupərbli/

Meanings

Adverb

  1. extremely well; excellently

Beyond the definition

If something is done superbly, it's not just good, it's excellent. Think of a master chef preparing a dish with great skill, or a musician giving a wonderful performance. It describes a level of quality that clearly stands above the ordinary. You might say an antique car has been "maintained superbly," or praise an actor for playing a role "superbly." The word suggests skill, care, and impressive results. It's more than just "well done"; it's done extremely well.

Examples

  1. 1

    Musical performance

    The young pianist played superbly in her first big concert.

  2. 2

    Public interview

    He answered the journalist's questions superbly and stayed calm throughout.

  3. 3

    Writing quality

    The novel is superbly written, with clear dialogue and sharp detail.

  4. 4

    Interior design

    The small kitchen has been superbly designed, so nothing feels cramped.

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  1. 5

    Travel location

    The hotel is superbly located for anyone who wants to explore the old town.

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  • superbly written
  • superbly performed
  • superbly crafted

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Main spelling

  • superblyadverb