Excellently

/ˈɛk.sə.lənt.li/ adverb

Definition

In an excellent or outstanding manner; very well or superbly.

Etymology

From 'excellent' (from Latin 'excellens' meaning 'surpassing') plus the adverbial suffix '-ly.' The adverb form creates a parallel structure found in many English words.

Kelly Says

Bill and Ted made 'Excellent!' iconic in the 1980s, but the word comes from Latin 'excellere' meaning 'to rise above or surpass.' It's literally about standing out from the crowd!

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