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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 wellplay

  Familiarity information: SUPERBLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


SUPERBLY (adverb)


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 houseā€”a 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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