Definition of "capitally" [cap•i•tal•ly]

• In an excellent manner; admirably. (adverb)

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• "See the girl, he supposed, and hear what she proposed to do; she wrote that she had arranged "capitally," but she did not say what."
• "This bait took "capitally," as Van used to say, and not only were two hundred shanties built, but the praise of the "ginerous contractors" was in every mouth; and "Hurrah for Lofin, Van Stingey, & Co.," became a regular toast among the men, as they went to spend a shilling in the company's grocery store."
• "The Massachusetts Bay Court pass an Act in 1644, of persecution of the Baptists; another Act authorising discussion, &c., in favour of the Parliament, but pronouncing as a "high offence," to be proceeded against "capitally," anything done or said in behalf of the King 87"