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 fusion happens so subtly and beautifully through her delivery in the second verse. —Kyle Denis, Billboard, 7 Nov. 2025

Made of a stretch silk-velvet blend, the long-sleeve button-down drapes beautifully and moves with you for all-day comfort. —Jacqueline Tempera, PEOPLE, 7 Nov. 2025

Added to granola, pumpkin seeds toast beautifully alongside other seeds and nuts, adding essential minerals like magnesium and zinc. —Lauren Panoff, Verywell Health, 7 Nov. 2025

The minimalist digital helm, controlled by smartphone app, has details like wireless charging stations beside beautifully stitched helm and companion seats. —Michael Verdon, Robb Report, 7 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1