beautifully

adverb

beau·ti·ful·ly ˈbyü-ti-f(ə-)lē

Synonyms of beautifully

: 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

: 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

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Each of the homes is beautifully decorated for the holiday season with the homeowners’ individual styles and family traditions, organizers said. — Claire Murphy, Chicago Tribune, 18 Oct. 2026 Thankfully, the lunar disk will set a few hours after midnight, leaving a window of beautifully dark sky before dawn in which to enjoy the full majesty of the annual meteor shower. — Anthony Wood, Space.com, 17 Oct. 2026 Pieces of fish are hand sliced to the ideal thickness and length, and beautifully adorned with garnishes that dazzle the eye and strategically heighten every bite. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Oct. 2026 The power train feels beautifully matched to the car’s available grip and suspension tuning. — Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for beautifully

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First Known Use

1538, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of beautifully was in 1538

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