# beautifully

/ˈbjutəfɫi/ (US) · /bjˈuːtɪfəli/ (UK) · CEFR A2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/beautifully
Updated: 2026-05-02

## Definition

in a way that is very attractive or pleasing to look at or listen to. You use it to describe something done with great skill or grace.

For teachers: in a manner that possesses or creates aesthetic excellence or grace. Often used to modify verbs related to performance, creation, or appearance.

## Examples

- She sings beautifully and everyone stops to listen.
- The old house was beautifully restored using original materials from the nineteenth century.
- The author beautifully weaves together multiple plot lines, creating a narrative that feels both complex and effortless by the final chapter.

## Pitfalls

- Not "She sings beautiful" but "She sings beautifully" — Learners often use the adjective 'beautiful' instead of the adverb 'beautifully' to describe an action.

## Usage notes

- Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb it modifies or at the end of the clause.

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