Beautifully
/ˈbjuːtɪfli/
adverbBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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Definitions
1
To a high degree of beauty or attractiveness.
/ˈbjuːtɪfli/
adverbpositiveBeginner
General
In a beautiful manner
She sings beautifully.
💡 Simply: Very beautifully.
More Examples
2
The sunset was beautifully colored.
How It's Used
General
"The flowers bloomed beautifully in the spring."
Art
"The painting was beautifully rendered."
From Middle English *beuteful, from Old French *bel, *beau ('beautiful') + -ful ('full of'). The -ly suffix was added later to create the adverbial form.
The word's usage has remained consistent throughout history, primarily focusing on describing things as aesthetically pleasing.
Memory tip
Think of 'beauty' + '-fully' meaning 'in a way that is full of beauty'.
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Usage
20%Spoken
80%Written