beautifully
adverb
beau·ti·ful·ly
ˈbyü-ti-f(ə-)lē 
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: 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
Lisa Chamberlain2
: 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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For example, a blue-toned gray carpet pairs beautifully with a soft, cool paint color, such as BEHR’s Aerial View, or a muted seafoam green, like Frosted Jade.
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
The book beautifully captures the delicate line between love and hate, between victimhood and complicity.
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1 July 2026
The relaxed and roomy silhouette is perfect for keeping you comfortable on long strolls and during leisurely lunches, and pairs beautifully with everything from flip flops to comfy loafers or heeled sandals.
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Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
This one has a satin texture and layers beautifully under the tinted moisturizer.
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Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
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Sophie Flaxman,
Better Homes & Gardens,
2 July 2026
The book beautifully captures the delicate line between love and hate, between victimhood and complicity.
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Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
1 July 2026
The relaxed and roomy silhouette is perfect for keeping you comfortable on long strolls and during leisurely lunches, and pairs beautifully with everything from flip flops to comfy loafers or heeled sandals.
—
Sophie Dodd,
Travel + Leisure,
1 July 2026
This one has a satin texture and layers beautifully under the tinted moisturizer.
—
Sarah Hoffmann,
Allure,
1 July 2026
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“Beautifully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beautifully. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.
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