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

Their bold blooms pair beautifully with floral sprays, spikes, spheres, and spillers, while the leggy stems of climbing roses provide the perfect support for daintier vines. —Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 7 Mar. 2026

The shade manages to be both bold and surprisingly versatile, pairing beautifully with florals, neutrals, and even brighter shades for a playful contrast. —Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 7 Mar. 2026

Passing the baton ‘beautifully’ Another priority is to ensure a smooth hand-off to Aflac’s next CEO. —Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson, semafor.com, 6 Mar. 2026

And at Mugler, Roan took us back in time to a few distinct eras, all beautifully remixed into one sculptural updo. —Kara Nesvig, Allure, 6 Mar. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1