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

Old cotton bed sheets are a perfect fabric for quilting, as the soft texture and charming designs work beautifully in creating cozy, handmade pieces. —Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 13 Mar. 2026

Radcliffe lends himself beautifully to the material, while simultaneously allowing the crowd to curate the experience for themselves. —Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 13 Mar. 2026

For my money, that beautifully acted chamber piece following a famous auteur’s prodigal return was one of the sweet spots of 2025. —Brittany Allen, Literary Hub, 11 Mar. 2026

Some varieties are extra crisp and built for snacking, while others soften beautifully in the oven. —Stacey Lastoe, Southern Living, 10 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1