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
Uncover the characteristic that links humans to more than 5,400 wonderfully weird living species …—
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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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Riza Cruz, Vogue, 11 May 2026
The mood is cocooning, cinematic, and wonderfully peaceful.
—Kathryn O’Shea-Evans, Robb Report, 9 May 2026
Well, cardboard pellets serve wonderfully as a mulch.
—Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 8 May 2026
The one where Miranda accuses Andy of betraying her is just so wonderfully dramatic.
—Angelique Jackson, Variety, 8 May 2026
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“Wonderfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderfully. Accessed 16 May. 2026.
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