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Handsomely

//ˈhæn(t)s(ə)mli// adv

Definitions

Adverb
  1. 1
    Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.

    "a handsomely brooding man"

  2. 2
    In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.

    "I was handsomely praised for my part in stopping the robber."

  3. 3
    In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.

    "She can lulle a childe as hãſomly [hansomly] a ſlepe as it were a woman of thirty yere olde: […]"

  4. 4
    With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.

    "to dress handsomely"

  5. 5
    Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.

    "Yes, there requireth alſo, that he knowe the nature ⁊ cauſe of the wounde or ſore, and that he can well order his plaiſters and oyntementes, and alſo vſe handſomely the ſaide inſtrumentes."

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  1. 6
    Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.

    "To be sure, he expected eggs as well, and looked from his plate to Bradly's to assure himself that it was not by an oversight that Bradly had omitted to serve him eggs. Still, he tucked in handsomely to bacon and tomato on fried bread, felicitating himself on the considered wisdom of his arrival in the character of guest to Bradly."

  2. 7
    Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.

    "[…] [Ronald] Koeman gets paid handsomely (and more or less the same amount) if he does the job, if he gets fired or if his contract gets renewed."

  3. 8
    Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.

    "For the cold pain of the joynts. Take a clout dipt in melted vvax, lay it handſomely and as cloſely on as the ſick can endure it for one night, and it vvill cure it."

  4. 9
    In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily. obsolete
  5. 10
    In a proper manner; properly, suitably. obsolete

    "So handſomely do all things fall in and agree together."

Adverb
  1. 1
    in a generously handsome manner wordnet
  2. 2
    in an attractively handsome manner wordnet

Etymology

From handsome + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).

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