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
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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The reward for this adventure is beautifully dramatic scenery.
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Kara Nesvig, Parents, 17 June 2025
Quince European Linen Midi Dress This gingham midi dress delivers timeless appeal with a flattering fit-and-flare cut and 100 percent European linen that breathes beautifully in the heat.
—Rosie Marder, Travel + Leisure, 16 June 2025
The reward for this adventure is beautifully dramatic scenery.
—Jessie Beck, AFAR Media, 16 June 2025
Robert Thomas is one of the most underrated first-line centers in the NHL, locked up for another six years at a $8.125 million cap hit that is aging beautifully.
—Harman Dayal, New York Times, 15 June 2025
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“Beautifully.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/beautifully. Accessed 20 Jun. 2025.
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