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wonderfully

|won-der-ful-ly|

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/ˈwʌndərfəli/

🇬🇧

/ˈwʌndəfəli/

(wonderful)

extremely good

Base FormAdverb
wonderfulwonderfully
Etymology
Etymology Information

'wonderfully' originates from the Old English word 'wundorlic,' where 'wundor' meant 'wonder' and '-lic' was an adverbial suffix.

Historical Evolution

'wundorlic' transformed into the Middle English word 'wonderful,' and eventually became the modern English word 'wonderfully.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of wonder,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'extremely good or pleasing.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a manner that is extremely good or pleasing.

The cake was wonderfully delicious.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39