beautiful

The word "beautiful" is a popular adjective used to describe attractive people, places, things, activities, and the weather.

We had beautiful weather last week.
Chicago is well known for its beautiful art and architecture.
Those flowers look beautiful.
The Minneapolis skyline is beautiful at night .
She is a beautiful woman.

The word "beautifully" is an adverb:

• Elmer plays the piano beautifully. (The adverb describes how he plays.)
• The house if beautifully landscaped. (The adverb describes how the house is landscaped.)
• The cake was beautifully decorated. (The adverb describes how the cake was decorated.)

The word "beauty" is a noun:

• Have you seen Edgar’s new car? It’s a beauty.
• The beauty of Paris is evident throughout the city.
• The women of Colombia are known for their beauty.

Date of publication: December 2, 2016