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SUPERBLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does superbly mean?
• SUPERBLY (adverb)
The adverb SUPERBLY has 1 sense:
1. (used as an intensifier) extremely well
Familiarity information: SUPERBLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
Synonyms:
marvellously; marvelously; superbly; terrifically; toppingly; wonderfully; wondrous; wondrously
Context example:
the colors changed wondrously slowly
Domain usage:
intensifier; intensive (a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies)
Pertainym:
superb (of surpassing excellence)
Context examples
But his eyes were strong, and they were backed by a body superbly strong.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
Ancient Greek astrologers (from the Hellenistic period) wrote that Saturn was in its joy in the twelfth houseāa superb place to host Saturn because your concentration would be so superbly strong, and you would be highly productive.
(AstrologyZone.com, by Susan Miller)
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