admirably
adverb/ˈædmərəbli/
Frequency rank: #14,151 most common English word
Meaning
In a way that deserves praise or approval; excellently.
Example sentence
She handled the difficult situation admirably and earned everyone's respect.
Synonyms & related words
- excellently
- wonderfully
- splendidly
- commendably
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