superbly

/suːˈpɜːbli/ (bre, ipa) · [sˈupɚbli] /suːˈpɜːrbli/ (ame, ipa)

superbly — adverb

1. Done with such high quality, skill, or excellence that the result is extremely i

1.副詞B2
釋義

Done with such high quality, skill, or excellence that the result is extremely impressive — for example, a singer performing an opera role with perfect technique and emotion, or a chef preparing a dish that looks and tastes remarkable.

例句

Hana played the violin concerto superbly at the concert hall in Taipei.

superbly + verb of performance (play)

The hotel's chef prepared a superbly grilled salmon that impressed every guest.

superbly + adjective (grilled) modifying a noun

同義詞
  • excellently

    more neutral and slightly more common in everyday speech

  • magnificently

    stronger emphasis on grandeur and impressiveness

  • brilliantly

    suggests cleverness or striking skill, often in creative work

  • outstandingly

    focuses on being notably better than others

反義詞
  • poorly

    the direct opposite in terms of quality

  • terribly

    informal opposite; suggests very low quality

文法句型

superbly + verb

superbly + adjective

用法筆記

Frequently paired with verbs of performance or creation (play, sing, cook, write, design). Can also modify an adjective followed by a noun, as in a superbly trained team or a superbly lit stage.

常見錯誤

❌She did superbly in the test.
✅She did superbly well in the test.
💡When used with the verb 'do', 'superbly' is often followed by 'well' for natural English flow.
❌The cake tastes superbly.
✅The cake tastes superb.
💡After linking verbs like 'taste', 'look', or 'sound', use the adjective 'superb' rather than the adverb 'superbly'.