French word

merveilleusement

Pronunciation

IPA/mɛʁvɛjøzəmɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adverbwonderfully

Example

Tu chantes merveilleusement.

You sing wonderfully.

Illustration for merveilleusement (wonderfully)

More examples

Elle joue merveilleusement du piano.

She plays the piano magnificently.

Core concept

A performance so accomplished or beautiful that it prompts admiration.

Common phrases

  • chanter merveilleusement

    sing magnificently

  • jouer merveilleusement

    play magnificently

Similar words

bien: Well enough to meet expectations.
super: Used informally to mean very well.
magnifiquement: In a strikingly beautiful and skillful way that inspires admiration.

Definition in French

S'utilise pour louer l'exécution d'une action en exprimant émerveillement ou haute qualité.

Word origin

Merveilleusement is formed from merveilleux, related to Old French merveille and ultimately Latin mirabilis, with the adverbial suffix -ment.

Usage tips

  • Merveilleusement expresses strong praise and often sounds more elevated than très bien or super in casual conversation.

Opposites

  • malbadlyadverb
  • médiocrementpoorlyadverb

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