beautifully

adverb

beau·​ti·​ful·​ly ˈbyü-ti-f(ə-)lē 

1

: in a beautiful manner : in a way that excites aesthetic pleasure

beautifully decorated mansions

As one of the oldest planned cities in the country, Savannah is known for compact, walkable streets and beautifully landscaped historic squares.

—Lisa Chamberlain

2

: in a highly effective or excellent manner

This sort of diagram … beautifully illustrates the genetic connections between organisms as disparate as a cheetah and an eelworm.

—Anthony Doerr

Examples of beautifully in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

These pre-cut bundles are particularly popular among quilters, offering a variety of patterns that coordinate beautifully for a cohesive project. —Jené Luciani Sena, Fox News, 22 Mar. 2025

Each unit is equipped with stylish sofas, a Lululemon Studio Mirror for quick workouts, beautifully tiled bathroom floors, Grown Alchemist bath products, and even a Marshall Bluetooth speaker for in-room dance parties. —Jessica Vadillo, Travel + Leisure, 22 Mar. 2025

And in Zegler’s capable hands, the original Disney princess gets a happily ever after that feels beautifully earned. —Patrick Ryan, USA TODAY, 21 Mar. 2025

The smoky vanilla and chestnut notes complement Moon Dust’s palo santo beautifully, while the warmth grounds the herbal brightness. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 21 Mar. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1