Langimage
English

beautifully

|beau/ti/ful/ly|

B1

/ˈbjuːtəfəli/

(beautiful)

aesthetic appeal

Base FormComparativeSuperlativeNounAdverb
beautifulmore beautifulmost beautifulbeautybeautifully
Etymology
Etymology Information

'beautifully' originates from the word 'beautiful,' which comes from the Old French word 'bealte,' meaning 'beauty.'

Historical Evolution

'bealte' transformed into the Middle English word 'beaute,' and eventually became the modern English word 'beautifully.'

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'full of beauty,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a way that is aesthetically pleasing or attractive.

The garden was beautifully arranged with a variety of flowers.

Synonyms

Antonyms

Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42