# excellently

**Pronunciation:** /ˈɛksələntli/ · EK-suh-luhnt-lee

**CEFR level:** B2

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a way that is extremely good or of very high quality.

## Examples

- The chef prepared the meal so excellently that it received rave reviews.
- Despite the pressure, she handled the difficult situation excellently.
- The orchestra played the complex piece excellently, earning a standing ovation.

## Synonyms

- well — General and common; less emphatic than 'excellently'.
- superbly — Suggests a very high degree of quality, often with admiration.
- outstandingly — Highlights that something stands out from others due to its exceptional quality.
- impeccably — Implies perfection, without fault or flaw, often in performance or appearance.

## Antonyms

- poorly — In a bad or unsatisfactory manner.
- badly — In an inferior or inadequate way.

## Collocations

- perform excellently — The team performed excellently in the final match, securing their victory.
- work excellently — The new software works excellently, improving efficiency significantly.
- do excellently — She did excellently on her exams, achieving top marks in all subjects.

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