US /ˈbjuːtɪf(ə)li/
adv Freq #6195

Meanings

  1. 1
    adv

    In a way that is lovely or pleasing.

    The house was beautifully decorated with fresh flowers.

  2. 2
    adv

    In a way that is very good or skilful.

    The new system worked beautifully from the first day.

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Synonyms
1 adv · in a way that is lovely or... attractively

Etymology

From beautiful + -ly, circa 17th century.

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