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

Director Giovanna Sardelli is a terrific storyteller, and in this case, her artistry works hand-to-glove with Nina Ball’s beautifully rustic scenic design. —David John Chávez, Mercury News, 28 June 2025

The ‘farewell’ to the late Arthur Massey, who was Wrexham’s oldest supporter, is beautifully done. —Richard Sutcliffe, New York Times, 27 June 2025

Then there is the Grilled Branzino, beautifully prepared (see top photo) with Spring Onion Green Sauce, Pickled Shallots and Herb Salad. —Tom Hyland, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025

This gel moisturizer, however, absorbs fast, wears beautifully under makeup or sunscreen, and leaves skin soft without any unappealing shine. —Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 25 June 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1