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handsomely.

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

10 characters4 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adv/ˈhæn(t)s(ə)mli/Received-Pronunciation/ˈhæn(t)səmli/General-American
  1. Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.

    a handsomely brooding man
  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. In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.

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

    to dress handsomely
  5. Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.

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

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

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

  9. In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.

    obsolete
  10. In a proper manner; properly, suitably.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

From handsome + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).

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