beautifully

adverb beau·ti·ful·ly \ ˈbyü-ti-f(ə-)lē \

Updated on: 17 May 2018

Definition of beautifully

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

Recent Examples of beautifully from the Web

The result is a series that's beautifully acted by an exceptional cast, and yet which won't be for everyone given its unrelentingly dour nature.

— brian lowry, CNN, "Benedict Cumberbatch shines in Showtime's dark 'Patrick Melrose'," 11 May 2018
The result is a beautifully colorful and crunchy salad that is bursting with flavor from that intense peanut dressing.

— maya wilson, Anchorage Daily News, "This Thai peanut salad is fresh and colorful, with a satisfying crunch," 10 May 2018
It's beautifully crafted and adorns the rectory of Saint Rita' s in south phila. . . .

— aubrey nagle, Philly.com, "Sixers stay alive vs. Celtics, supporters worry over Painted Bride, Philly is lonely | Morning Newsletter," 8 May 2018
The app is beautifully designed, fast, and works wonderfully across iOS, Android, and the web for people with multiple devices running a mix of software.

— chris welch, The Verge, "Pocket Casts acquired by NPR, other public radio stations, and This American Life," 3 May 2018
Each room has been beautifully crafted, but the library measuring 20 feet by 18 feet might be the most stunning of all.

— joan walden, courant.com, "59 Lord Davis Lane, Avon," 8 Mar. 2018
This project came into my life as a house already very beautifully designed by Michael Lomont, of Stelle Lomont Rouhani Architects.

— david netto, Town & Country, "How One Hamptons Designer Made a Striking Modern House Livable," 7 Mar. 2018
In something that beautifully designed and well-built, there was a tiny chance.

— chelsey lewis, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "This tiny house in Wisconsin's Northwoods is a big escape," 1 Feb. 2018
French style was apparent, and the orchestra played beautifully with some remarkably lush moments, but tempos were so often moderate in ways that lacked electricity in key scenes.

— david patrick stearns, Philly.com, "Opera Philadelphia's 'Carmen': A visually provocative, well-cast production," 28 Apr. 2018

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