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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The nicest thing is that the film gets attention, and this film has several terrific performers in it, and is beautifully written and beautifully directed, and that’s what matters the most to me. — Andreas Wiseman, Deadline, 3 Sep. 2026 Linen, washed cotton, lightweight knits, and silk all have a natural ease to them that works beautifully on vacation. — Elly Leavitt, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026 And the film has several terrific performers, and it’s beautifully written and directed. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 3 Sep. 2026 But the conceit, coupled with an expert but low-key approach to service, works beautifully. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Sep. 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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