wonderfully
adverb
won·der·ful·ly
ˈwən-dər-f(ə-)lē 
1
: in a way or to an extent that excites wonder, astonishment, or amazement : amazingly, remarkably
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: in a way or to an extent that is extremely or unusually good or pleasing
The trip went wonderfully well.
We had a wonderfully good time.
Everything here was prepared wonderfully: The fish tender and not dried or mushy, the squash cooked just right, with firmness and crunch.—Marc Bona
Marc BonaFeeling wonderfully safe, he closed his eyes, and for the first time since he'd come to Helton, he fell into a deep and dreamless sleep.—Eva Ibbotson
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Her relationships with her father, godmother and confidante, Lizzie, who is a housekeeper for the Murray family, are wonderfully well-written.
—The Know, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Here are a few other options: Peaches (or any stone fruit) work wonderfully.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Impressions of the week: This season the vibe has been one of pride and a celebration of Britishness, but it’s been brought to life in a way that feels both broad and wonderfully unexpected.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Streaming opened up swathes of new types of shows and movies—from the wonderfully weird to uniquely diverse stories—to anyone with a web connection and a few dollars a month.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
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The Know, The Denver Post, 2 Mar. 2025
Here are a few other options: Peaches (or any stone fruit) work wonderfully.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 1 Mar. 2025
Impressions of the week: This season the vibe has been one of pride and a celebration of Britishness, but it’s been brought to life in a way that feels both broad and wonderfully unexpected.
—Tianwei Zhang, WWD, 25 Feb. 2025
Streaming opened up swathes of new types of shows and movies—from the wonderfully weird to uniquely diverse stories—to anyone with a web connection and a few dollars a month.
—Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025
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“Wonderfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderfully. Accessed 13 Mar. 2025.
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