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 Criterion Collection will bring out a beautifully restored version of the movie on 4K UHD and Blu-ray on April 21.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 15, 2026
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
Between them, they encounter America at its most beautifully primeval.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 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
“How beautifully you do it! I wish I could draw,” said Meg, with mingled admiration and regret in her voice.
From "Little Women" by Louisa May Alcott
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