beatifically
1
7.4
- adverb
- /ˌbiːəˈtɪfɪkli/
- Formal
:
beatíficamente
- Joanne smiled beatifically, closed her eyes, and laid her head back against her pillow.
- smiled beatifically
- said, smiling beatifically
Examples
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"Yes, Skeet," she said, smiling beatifically.
Fiction book (1992) -
My mother is sitting quietly off to one side, smiling almost beatifically.
Fiction book (1991) -
Smiling beatifically, she was speaking to a circle of women but had to pause every few seconds when someone came up for a hug.
Fiction book (1995) -
Nick, as if he had heard her, pulled back a little farther and smiled beatifically.
Fiction book (1991) -
The Zen Master smiled beatifically.
Fiction book (1997) -
Mel smiled beatifically, relishing his role as the Fount of All Knowledge.
Fiction book (2001) -
She smiled beatifically.
Fiction book (1995) -
She smiled beatifically and waved, and the younger woman pushing her smiled like a parent.
Academic text (2010) -
Father Ho gazed beatifically over a pretty dark-haired girl wearing a Mexican peasant blouse, who watched them from a table in the corner.
Fiction book (1995) -
Joanne smiled beatifically, closed her eyes, and laid her head back against her pillow.
Synonyms
279
1.0
Do something in a cheerful way
17
3.6
In a very happy way without noticing problems
11
1.1
In a very happy way that shows delight
8
3.2
In a calm, happy way
7
3.9
In a calm, peaceful way without worry
2
2.9
In a very happy way that shows pleasure
In a quiet, pleased way that shows you are satisfied
Antonyms
How Blissful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word beatifically comes from Latin roots beatus 'blessed' and facere 'to make'. That's why to look beatifically is to show a calm, almost 'blessed' happiness, like a peaceful, smiling face.