beautifully
Britishadverb
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in a beautiful manner
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informal (intensifier)
you did beautifully well in the race
Example Sentences
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The ball curled beautifully from left to right and fell into the hole, which prompted a muted raised fist from McIlroy.
From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026
Designed to exude a feeling of “understated luxury,” the well-appointed abode has been designed with only the most high-caliber materials, starting with its limestone facade, which blends beautifully with the greenery that surrounds it.
From MarketWatch • Apr. 10, 2026
The dry-aged grilled branzino was flaky and beautifully cooked, but the standout was the chicken al pastor, served with a fresh pineapple salad and pineapple butter—bright, savory, and just a little indulgent.
From Salon • Mar. 31, 2026
His elegant pinks, mauves, light blues and reds are rare in such solemn scenes; almost otherworldly, they beautifully draw attention to all the gently curved bodies.
From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 27, 2026
I marvel at the women walking past who all wear such beautifully colored saris and make me feel as if I'm sitting in a rainbow.
From "Born Behind Bars" by Padma Venkatraman
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