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 exhibition shows a complex and impressive body of work beautifully installed. —Erin Parish, Miami Herald, 5 Dec. 2025

Follow these effective pruning techniques to ensure your jade plant remains healthy, sturdy, and beautifully proportioned. —Leanne Potts, Better Homes & Gardens, 5 Dec. 2025

Below, meet eight brands like Dôen that beautifully complement the vibe—each distinct in its point of view, but all carrying that same magnetic, timeless energy. —Laura Lajiness Kaupke, Glamour, 3 Dec. 2025

Like a TikTok account presenting a vision of a woodsy Americana past, the beautifully textured world here is inviting. —Lewis Gordon, Vulture, 3 Dec. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1