NYT Dictionary

EXCELLENTLY

/ˈɛksələntliː/
AdverbEX-cel-lent-lyex-cel-lent-ly · 4 syllablesCollege

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2019, 2020, 2022

Meaning

In a manner that demonstrates excellence; very well.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English

Etymology tree English excellent Middle English -ly English -ly English excellently From excellent + -ly.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

amazinglyawesomelybeneshiplybrilliantlyexcellentlyexceptionallyfantasticallyfabulouslymarvelouslysplendidly

Antonyms

awfullybadlydiabolicallydirelypoorly

NYT Puzzle Appearances

No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2019, 2020, 2022.

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