handsomely.
Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
Meaning & usage
Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
a handsomely brooding man
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.
In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
to dress handsomely
Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.
Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.
Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.
Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.
In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.
In a proper manner; properly, suitably.
Where this word comes from
From handsome + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).
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Last enriched 2026-09-10. Definitions are in English. Romanizations are shown when supplied by the source; syllable estimates are omitted for unsupported scripts.