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exemplarily

exemplarily

7.3
In a way that shows a good example for others to follow
  • adverb
  • /ɪɡˈzɛmpləˌrɪli/
translation icon : ejemplarmente
  • The student acted exemplarily throughout the school year, earning praise from all her teachers.

Examples

  • The team handled the crisis exemplarily, showing professionalism and care under pressure.

  • He performed his duties exemplarily, setting a high standard for his colleagues.

  • She behaved exemplarily during the crisis.

  • The students performed exemplarily in their final exams.

  • The student acted exemplarily throughout the school year, earning praise from all her teachers.

  • He performed his duties exemplarily, setting a high standard for his colleagues.

  • The team handled the crisis exemplarily, showing professionalism and care under pressure.

Synonyms

paradigmatically
vsexemplarily
  • Formal
9.3

Acting as a clear model for others to follow

is praised as a desirable pattern for others to follow

How Exemplary

exemplarily
7.3
admirably
19 3.3
commendably
1 5.3
well
1.0
adequately
83 3.0

Surface Forms

exemplarily positive

Morphology

exemplarily = exemplary (transparent) = example + ary + ly

The adverb is formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the adjective 'exemplary', so its meaning is directly derived from the adjective.

Etymology

Exemplarily comes from the Latin word exemplum, which means 'example'. It tells us to do something as a good 'model' for others to copy, so to act exemplarily is to behave in a way people should follow.