Beautifully: meaning, definitions and examples

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beautifully

 

[ หˆbjuหtษชfษ™li ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

adverb describing an action

In a beautiful manner; in a way that delights the senses or pleases the mind.

Synonyms

elegantly, exquisitely, gracefully.

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Word Description / Examples
beautifully

Use 'beautifully' when describing something that is aesthetically pleasing or done in a way that is charming and delightful. This can apply broadly to work, nature, or any form of art.

  • She painted the landscape beautifully.
  • The flowers are arranged beautifully on the table.
gracefully

Go with 'gracefully' to describe movements or actions that are smooth, flowing, and free of awkwardness. Common in contexts relating to dance, movement, or speech.

  • The dancer moved gracefully across the stage.
  • She accepted the award gracefully.
elegantly

Employ 'elegantly' when referring to something that is done in a refined, sophisticated, and tasteful manner. Often used for fashion, decor, or intellectual work.

  • He solved the math problem elegantly.
  • She dressed elegantly for the gala.
exquisitely

Choose 'exquisitely' to highlight something that is exceptionally beautiful and finely detailed. It adds a sense of rarity and preciousness to the subject.

  • The jeweler crafted the necklace exquisitely.
  • The sunset was an exquisitely beautiful sight.

Examples of usage

  • She sang beautifully during the concert.
  • The painting was beautifully done.
  • The flowers bloomed beautifully in the garden.
Context #2 | Adverb

adverb describing an appearance

In a manner that is aesthetically pleasing or attractive.

Synonyms

gorgeously, magnificently, stunningly.

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Word Description / Examples
beautifully

Use this word for a general sense of attractiveness or skill in various situations, such as appearance, performance, or creation.

  • She danced beautifully at the recital.
  • The garden was beautifully designed.
gorgeously

Typically used to describe someone or something that is dazzlingly attractive, often in terms of visual appeal and fashion.

  • She looked gorgeously elegant in that evening gown.
  • The sunset was gorgeously breathtaking with shades of orange and pink.
stunningly

Imbues a strong reaction of admiration, often used to describe something or someone so beautiful that it leaves a lasting impression.

  • She appeared at the gala stunningly dressed in a red gown.
  • The view from the top of the mountain was stunningly beautiful.
magnificently

Conveys a sense of grand, impressive beauty or splendor, often used for large-scale or noteworthy things.

  • The castle was magnificently adorned with intricate details.
  • He performed his role magnificently, catching the audience's attention.

Examples of usage

  • She was beautifully dressed for the party.
  • The sunset was beautifully colorful.
  • The architecture of the building was beautifully crafted.

Translations

Translations of the word "beautifully" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lindamente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเฅเค‚เคฆเคฐเคคเคพ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช schรถn

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan indah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐัะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ piฤ™knie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็พŽใ—ใ (utsukushiku)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท magnifiquement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ hermosamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรผzelce

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์•„๋ฆ„๋‹ต๊ฒŒ (areumdapge)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุฌู…ุงู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกsnฤ›

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกsne

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็พŽไธฝๅœฐ (mฤ›ilรฌ de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lepรณ

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fallega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ำ™ะดะตะผั– ั‚าฏั€ะดะต

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ›แƒแƒ–แƒแƒ“ (lamazad)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถzษ™l ลŸษ™kildษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ hermosamente

Etymology

The word 'beautifully' is derived from the word 'beautiful', which has its roots in Middle English. The original word comes from the Old French word 'bealte', which in turn comes from the Latin word 'bellus', meaning 'beautiful, fine, pretty'. Over time, the adverb 'beautifully' has evolved to describe actions or appearances in a delightful and pleasing manner.

See also: beautician, beautification, beautified, beautifier, beautiful, beautify, beautifying.

Word Frequency Rank

At #7,120 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.