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

This drama is so beautifully stylized that even the blood splattered on characters’ faces looks like a glossy decoration. —Joan MacDonald, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024

For best results, use sturdy 40-pound watercolor paper to ensure the lanterns hold up beautifully. —Halee Miller Van Ryswyk, Better Homes & Gardens, 12 Dec. 2024

That’s their take — and a very specific one that works beautifully for the Broadway show. —Angelique Jackson, Variety, 11 Dec. 2024

Fresh salads and dips round out the meal beautifully. —William Leigh, theweek, 10 Dec. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1