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

The chemistry of the ensemble, the great strength of Mayer’s revival, beautifully balances blazing showmanship with character-rich detail. —Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 22 Apr. 2026

Their gray-green foliage pairs beautifully with lamb’s ears, another tough plant. —Teresa Woodard, Midwest Living, 21 Apr. 2026

Their flowers come in so many different shades, all of which pair beautifully with ALDI’s natural brown coir planter. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 Apr. 2026

In the end, the Richman's home turned out beautifully. —Chierstin Roth, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1