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 town square is speckled with Southern Colonial Revival and neoclassical homes that have been beautifully preserved. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Nov. 2026

Japanese sweet potatoes have a creamy texture that pairs beautifully with the spicy, crunchy elements of chaat. — Rachel Gurjar, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Nov. 2026

Appearing at a promotional event in Mexico City, Kardashian debuted a sharp, shoulder-grazing cut, worn poker-straight with a beautifully blunt finish and the softest inward curve at the ends. — Anna Cafolla, Vogue, 30 Oct. 2026

The painterly storybook scenic design by Ann Beyersdorfer, engineered for maximum efficiency, is also lovely and blends beautifully with the Loquasto’s color palette. — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1