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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Nico Lang, Them., 21 Apr. 2025
Although a strong color might seem counterintuitive, the results can be wonderfully theatrical and much more exciting than any attempt to create light by painting a room white.
—Ariel Okin, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025
Kudos to Tracee Ellis Ross, who delivers a wonderfully subversive turn as Rivermind rep Gaynor.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 18 Apr. 2025
The property has a reputation among hotel enthusiasts for being a wonderfully remote hideaway.
—Chris Wallace, Travel + Leisure, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Wonderfully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/wonderfully. Accessed 29 Apr. 2025.
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