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

Food items such as whole coffee beans can be placed with coffee mugs or jars of pasta work beautifully in kitchens with open shelving. —Cathy Hobbs, Boston Herald, 28 Nov. 2025

It's made from 100% microfiber, and pairs beautifully with all kinds of decor styles. —Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Nov. 2025

The curls brush out beautifully and easily keep their shape for a few days after the initial style. —Jennifer Chan, PEOPLE, 28 Nov. 2025

The wedge also pairs beautifully with dresses and wide-leg pants, offering both cushioning and height. —Gabriela Garcia, Travel + Leisure, 27 Nov. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1