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capitally

capitally

1 9.9
In a way that is very good
  • adverb
  • /ˈkæpɪtli/
  • Archaic
translation icon : excelentemente
  • She played the piano capitally during the concert, impressing everyone in the audience.

Examples

  • I acquiesce that I, as a rule, refer to particular custom writing capitally, and I, at large, have a formidable feast from the successful work of wonderful experts.

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  • His performance on stage was capitally executed, earning him a standing ovation.

  • The author described the scenery capitally, allowing readers to visualize every detail.

Synonyms

nicely
vscapitally
388 1.0

In a pleasant or attractive way

is stronger praise framed as older or casual rather than merely pleasant
beautifully
vscapitally
233 1.0

In a way that looks or sounds very nice

is praise too but framed as older or casual rather than beauty focus
wonderfully
vscapitally
111 1.0

In a very good and impressive way

conveys the same approval but in older or casual tone
supremely
vscapitally
26 4.5

To a very high degree

is similar intensity but belongs to older or informal speech
royally
vscapitally
19 6.1

In a very grand or generous way, like at a palace

gives comparable grandeur but expressed archaically or informally
handsomely
vscapitally
19 4.6

In a large, generous way, often with a lot of money

shows similar impressiveness but the key sounds older or informal
fabulously
vscapitally
15 4.3

In a very impressive and successful way

matches that strong praise but in archaic or colloquial form
magnificently
vscapitally
15 4.6

In a very impressive and beautiful way

is comparable praise but expressed in older or informal speech
superbly
vscapitally
12 3.3

In a very good way that shows great skill

is the same praise but used in older or informal speech
terrifically
vscapitally
12 3.6

To a very high degree

shares the strong praise yet appears as archaic or casual
marvelously
vscapitally
  • US
12 3.9

In a way that impresses people very much

gives similar admiration but in archaic or informal wording
gloriously
vscapitally
12 3.9

In a very beautiful or impressive way

conveys similar delight yet uses an archaic or casual form
splendidly
vscapitally
11 4.6

In a very impressive way

is similar but appears in older or informal speech
masterfully
vscapitally
9 5.3

In a way that shows great skill

emphasizes general excellence but not specifically skill or craft
excellently
vscapitally
8 2.8

In a very good way that shows a lot of skill

expresses the same high praise in an older or casual way
famously
vscapitally
6 2.8

In a very good and successful way

matches success but appears as an older or informal expression
grandly
vscapitally
6 4.6

In a way that looks large and important

shares grandeur but appears in older or informal language
majestically
vscapitally
5 5.2

With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle

is similar but presented in older or casual wording
awesomely
vscapitally
3 4.7

In a very impressive way that makes people admire it

gives similar wonder but in older or informal wording
outstandingly
vscapitally
1 4.9

In a way that is much better than usual and impresses people

says the same excellence but with older or informal flavour
muchly
vscapitally
  • Archaic
1 9.9

To mean very much in old or playful English

shares older usage but focuses more on splendour than mere magnitude
superlatively
vscapitally
1 7.0

To a very high degree, showing excellent quality

expresses top praise but in an older or casual expression
laudably
vscapitally
  • Formal
1 7.2

Acts in a way that deserves praise

shares praise idea but is expressed in older or colloquial form
shiningly
vscapitally
5.9

In a very successful and impressive way

matches high success but is phrased in older or informal speech
praiseworthily
vscapitally
8.8

In a way people admire for doing something good

expresses the same praise yet in an older or informal expression
felicitously
vscapitally
  • Formal
8.0

In a carefully chosen and pleasant way that fits the situation

focuses more on aptness than on simple splendid praise
toppingly
vscapitally
  • Archaic
9.9

In a very good and impressive way

is similar praise but is marked by archaic or casual tone

Antonyms

283 1.0

In a way that is not good or skillful

283 1.4

In a bad or unsuccessful way

How Well

splendidly
11 4.6
capitally
  • Archaic
1 9.9
well
1.0
adequately
83 3.0
poorly
283 1.4
badly
283 1.0

Surface Forms

capitally positive

Morphology

capitally = capital (semi-transparent) = capital + ly

Formed from 'capital' meaning 'excellent' + '-ly', but this evaluative sense is archaic/informal and may be unfamiliar to many learners.

Etymology

The word capitally had an old use where capital meant 'first-rate' or 'excellent', so people said someone did something 'capitally' to mean 'very well'. So capitally can mean 'in an excellent or splendid way'.