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

Despite the richness of color, everything feels beautifully cohesive, a design language that is fresh, considered, and full of unexpected details. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

There's nothing of that age that's so beautifully preserved, [including] evidence of individual cells. — Ari Daniel, NPR, 10 Sep. 2026

Painted any other color, they would still be beautifully executed, but there’s something about the shape combined with this simple-yet-sumptuous shade that gives it a sense of sagacity. — Marci Robin, Allure, 9 Sep. 2026

This poignant and beautifully acted boxing film starring the great but underrated actor Stacy Keach is among the true classics of the 20th century. — Voice Of The People, New York Daily News, 8 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1