B1adverbarts
US/ˈbjuː.tə.fəl.i/
UK/ˈbjuː.tɪ.fəl.i/
in a very attractive or pleasing way; also, very well
In context
The old shophouse has been beautifully restored and turned into a café.
She sang beautifully, and the whole room went quiet.
The novel is beautifully written, though the ending is sad.
Words that go with beautifully
adverb + adjective
- beautifully writtenHer memoir is beautifully written and very honest.
- beautifully designedThe hotel rooms are small but beautifully designed.
- beautifully decoratedThe streets were beautifully decorated for Tet.
- beautifully madeThe silk scarves at this shop are beautifully made.
verb + adverb
- work beautifullyThe two colors work beautifully together.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
She dresses very beautiful.Correct: She dresses very beautifully.