beautifully

adverb

Definition of beautifullynext
as in wonderfully

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Recent Examples of beautifully The mid-length fit of this best-selling style beautifully balances proportions with capris, while these new keyhole ballet flats in a rich burgundy tone bring elevated detail and a seasonal pop of color. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 Situated in the Fatih district, in the neighborhood of Kapalıçarşı, Istanbul’s beautifully restored Grand Bazaar—founded in 1461—is one of the world’s oldest and largest indoor markets, encompassing more than 60 covered streets and some 4,000 shops. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 Busy travel days call for a bag that’s stylish and spacious enough to carry from day to night, and the Travelon Anti-theft Convertible Crossbody Clutch fits the bill beautifully. — Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 9 Aug. 2026 Potting And Repotting Skyscraper® Senecio Like most succulents, Skyscraper® Senecio performs beautifully in containers. — Kim Toscano, Southern Living, 9 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beautifully
Recent Examples of Synonyms for beautifully
  1. wonderfully
  2. attractively
  3. marvelously
  4. handsomely
  5. superbly
  6. excellently
  7. sensationally
Adverb
  • What might have been early on predictable for Kuplowsky with Kick On eventually turns wonderfully weird and deranged.
    — Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 6 Aug. 2026
  • The aforementioned Richie Aprile, played wonderfully by David Proval, makes for one of the most menacing villains of the series.
    — Austin Perry OutKick, FOXNews.com, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderfully
Adverb
  • The waitstaff was young and attractive, the silverware was clean, and the food was attractively displayed when we were served.
    — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 19 June 2026
  • Rakers also said Nvidia remains attractively valued despite being up 18% year to date.
    — Liz Napolitano, CNBC, 12 May 2026
Definition of attractively
Adverb
  • Though marvelously affirming for film fans, this is not a sustainable business plan.
    — Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026
  • There’s a running gag about vampires peeing blood at public urinals This marvelously fun shift in tone more than justifies the title change.
    — Judy Berman, Time, 2 June 2026
Definition of marvelously
Adverb
  • To that end, Doomsday features a dizzying lineup of X-Men, Avengers, and other handsomely paid returning cast members, several of whom have died onscreen, sometimes more than once.
    — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026
  • Microsoft broke ranks and kept its capital expenditures outlook steady — and the troubled stock was handsomely rewarded Wednesday evening.
    — Jeff Marks, CNBC, 30 July 2026
Definition of handsomely
Adverb
  • Raimundo Orsi, Italy vs Czechoslovakia, 1934 Orsi drags Italy level with nine minutes to go, controlling a bouncing ball and turning superbly in the box to fire past Czech goalkeeper and captain Frantisek Planicka.
    — Adam Hurrey, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • While Spain has struggled to score occasionally over the past month, its defense has remained perfect, with Rodri orchestrating the effort superbly from midfield.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 9 July 2026
Definition of superbly
Adverb
  • Based on a video game, the sci-fi thriller is excellently maddening and surprisingly emotional.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 24 July 2026
  • Yet, outside the excellently claustrophobic Trojan Horse scenes, Nolan is more interested in exploring his anguish than his spoils.
    — Hannah Abraham, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
Definition of excellently
Adverb
  • On 13 May 2026, by which time his book had gone to press, the South Carolina supreme court sensationally overturned the murder conviction, citing ‘shocking jury interference’ by the clerk to the court.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 25 June 2026
  • Every congressional candidate endorsed by Zohran Mamdani won—including, most sensationally, Darializa Avila Chevalier, who ousted the ten-year incumbent, Adriano Espaillat.
    — Julian Lucas, New Yorker, 24 June 2026
Definition of sensationally

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