SPLENDIDLY Synonyms: 100 Similar and Opposite Words

splendidly

adverb

Definition of splendidly

as in nicely

in a pleasing way the graduation party went splendidly

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as in bright

in a manner marked by the shining or reflecting of much light the windjammer's splendidly white sails billowed against a deep blue sky

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Recent Examples of splendidly And here is a helpful tip — a teaspoon of honey enhances the flavors splendidly. — Ed Silverman, STAT, 16 June 2026 In the big picture, the Artemis II mission continues to go splendidly. — Eric Berger, ArsTechnica, 5 Apr. 2026 However, above all Araújo splendidly comes up with an unforgettable cinema hero. — Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 24 Feb. 2026 This allows for more action and more monsters — splendidly rendered — and more occasions for Eleven to use her superpowers. — Television Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Apr. 2026 After all, Jackson finished the 2025 season splendidly. — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026 The ensemble works splendidly together. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Mar. 2026 Here in the famous Festival Theatre, the sprite Ariel, played in splendidly sprightly fashion by Marissa Orjalo, opens up the top of a piano, a piece of island flotsam and Prospero, in the form of the veteran actor Geraint Wyn Davies, shoves his coat inside, throws up his hands and closes the lid. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 26 June 2026

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Adverb

When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

Despite star Alphonso Davies starting the match on the bench, Canada began the game brightly, pressing Morocco very successfully and threatening its goal frequently throughout the first quarter of the match.

— Patrick Sung Cuadrado, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
The base of this simple mocktail is a ginger-lime cordial that's brightly flavored and not too sweet.

— Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 2 July 2026

Definition of brightly

Adverb

This special recipe has not one, but two fresh fruit fillings—oh, and a deliciously creamy mascarpone frosting.

— Brennan Long, Southern Living, 3 July 2026
Amazon’s Fourth of July Sale ends in a few days, so make sure to snap up these incredible savings on durable luggage from Samsonite, deliciously hydrating Laneige lip products, and more.

— Madeline Merinuk, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026

Definition of deliciously

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Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

That verdant vista of a piece of ancient, intricate architecture centered me in storied Osaka and proved a delightfully consistent through line for my stay.

— Kathryn Romeyn, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Promise David’s goal for the co-hosts was delightfully executed but this game raised some questions for Jesse Marsch ahead of the knockouts.

— Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 5 July 2026

Definition of delightfully

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Some were finely cut feathers; others, more surprisingly, were denim in various washes that created a kind of dimensional pointillist effect unlike anything else photographed on the red steps of the Palais.

— Amy Verner, Vogue, 6 July 2026
Recipe information Mix together 1 medium red onion, finely chopped, ½ cup mayonnaise, 2 Tbsp.

— Inés Anguiano, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 July 2026

Definition of finely

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To that end, here’s a selection of the best (and most enjoyably bad) literary film and TV coming to streaming services this month.

— Emily Temple, Literary Hub, 30 June 2026
Li’s enjoyably dynamic heroine, constantly planning three steps ahead to charm her way into a crucial meeting with Christopher or shake off a ruthless fixer (Lee Jae-yoon), ensures there’s always another big plot turn coming around the bend.

— Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2026

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