Antonyms for admirably


Grammar : Adv
Spell : ad-mer-uh-buhl
Phonetic Transcription : ˈæd mər ə bəl


Definition of admirably

Origin :
  • 1590s, from admirable + -ly (2).
  • As in perfectly : adv without flaw
  • As in well : adv happily, pleasantly; capably
  • As in excellently : adv very well
  • As in marvelously : adv excellently
  • As in nicely : adv in a welcome manner
  • As in wonderfully : adv extremely well
Example sentences :
  • I bought 'em cheap, at a sale the other day, and they'll come in admirably.
  • Extract from : « The Life And Adventures Of Nicholas Nickleby » by Charles Dickens
  • This ladder would do admirably, unless the workmen had taken it away.
  • Extract from : « The Black Tulip » by Alexandre Dumas (Pere)
  • How admirably you expressed to him all that has been boiling in my own heart so long!
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • His feet were large, his hands plump and over-broad, but admirably cared for.
  • Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
  • The work is admirably printed, and does credit to the publishers.
  • Extract from : « Graham's Magazine Vol XXXII. No. 5. May 1848 » by Various
  • A fine, strapping trio they were, splendidly horsed and admirably equipped.
  • Extract from : « The Prisoner of Zenda » by Anthony Hope
  • And it must be said that he was admirably seconded by the fair and energetic Therese.
  • Extract from : « Fruitfulness » by Emile Zola
  • The rigs of these vessels were admirably adapted for their purpose.
  • Extract from : « Christopher Columbus and His Monument Columbia » by Various
  • If Cullingworth still bore any resentment, he concealed it most admirably.
  • Extract from : « The Stark Munro Letters » by J. Stark Munro
  • It was for the times a good paper, and the printing was admirably done.
  • Extract from : « Benjamin Franklin » by Paul Elmer More

Synonyms for admirably

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