outstandingly

/aʊtˈstændɪŋli/ (bre, ipa) · /aʊtˈstændɪŋli/ (ame, ipa)

outstandingly — adverb

1. with a level of skill, quality, or success that is far above what people usually

1.副詞C1
釋義

with a level of skill, quality, or success that is far above what people usually expect.

例句

Theo handled the customer complaint outstandingly and saved the cafe's reputation.

verb + outstandingly to praise performance

Hui performed outstandingly in the violin final despite a fever.

perform + outstandingly in a high-pressure event

同義詞
  • excellently

    slightly broader and more neutral in tone

  • superbly

    stronger and more stylish, often suggesting elegance

  • brilliantly

    stresses intelligence, flair, or creative skill

反義詞
  • poorly

    shows weak quality or low skill

  • badly

    more general everyday opposite

文法句型

verb + outstandingly

do/work/perform + outstandingly

outstandingly well

用法筆記

Usually used to praise how someone performs, works, or responds, especially in formal feedback. Distinguish from sense 2: this sense describes the way an action is done, not just the strength of a good quality.

常見錯誤

❌She sang outstandingly good in the final.
✅She sang outstandingly well in the final.
💡after a verb, the word usually modifies the whole action or another adverb, not the adjective 'good'.
❌The printer is outstandingly.
✅The printer is outstandingly good.' / 'The printer works outstandingly well.
💡the word cannot stand alone after 'be'.

2. to a very high degree, especially before words that praise a person, thing, or r

2.副詞C1
釋義

to a very high degree, especially before words that praise a person, thing, or result.

例句

The manual is outstandingly clear, even for first-time users.

outstandingly + adjective for strong praise

Indra stayed outstandingly calm during the heated meeting.

outstandingly before an adjective inside a noun phrase

同義詞
反義詞

文法句型

outstandingly + adjective

outstandingly + past participle

outstandingly + adverb

用法筆記

Most often placed before a positive adjective or participle in formal praise, such as clear, useful, or effective. Distinguish from sense 1: this sense measures how strong a quality is, rather than how an action was carried out.

常見錯誤

❌The instructions were outstandingly.
✅The instructions were outstandingly clear.
💡this sense must modify an adjective, participle, or another adverb.
❌The team played outstandingly calm under pressure.
✅The team stayed outstandingly calm under pressure.' / 'The team played outstandingly well under pressure.
💡use this sense with qualities, not directly with an action verb.