Beauteously

/ˈbjuːtʃəsli/ adverb

Definition

In a manner that is beautiful, attractive, or graceful; with beauty or aesthetic appeal.

Etymology

From 'beauteous' (adjective meaning beautiful, from Middle English and Old French), plus the '-ly' adverbial suffix that converts adjectives to adverbs describing manner or quality.

Kelly Says

While 'beautifully' is more common today, 'beauteously' shows up in older poetry and literature—it's got a more romantic, almost Shakespearean flair to it!

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