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

In spring, the buckeye bloomed beautifully, and now greenish-brown, round fruit capsules are forming. — Sheryl Devore, Chicago Tribune, 8 July 2026

One client and friend who passed away far too young left behind a simple handwritten note that captured this beautifully. — Robert Balentine, Forbes.com, 8 July 2026

On one wall, Garcia has some of his hats on display, beautifully constructed in beaver felt. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

Even fixtures that feel more suited to a dining room or entryway can work beautifully when paired with simple vanity lighting. — Marisa Suzanne Martin, The Spruce, 8 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1