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

Skewers from the vast robatayaki menu include beautifully tender scallops and rich Kobe beef. — Connie Ogle july 31, Miami Herald, 31 July 2026

The smoky beef from chili paired beautifully with the creamy, sharp pimento cheese, creating the type of stick-to-your-ribs comfort food that requires extra napkins. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 30 July 2026

The key is balancing soft brightness around the face with rooty depth underneath, allowing the color to grow out beautifully. — Amanda Le, InStyle, 29 July 2026

Her eyebrows were beautifully thick, and her mouth formed a slight smile. — Samantha Adams, The Conversation, 29 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1