handsomely

Meaning

1. Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
2. In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.
3. In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
4. With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
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. (obsolete) In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.
10. (obsolete) In a proper manner; properly, suitably.

Opposite of

cheerly

Synonyms

beautifully

prettily

gracefully

attractively

elegantly

diligently

fairly

neatly

finely

properly

smartly

fair

fine

galore

good deal

heavily

loads

long

picturesquely

plenty

quaintly

richly

swimmingly

abundantly

unstintingly

a good deal

amply

appealingly

apprehensibly

big

daintily

deftly

delicately

dexterously

excellently

Translations

lautamente

puchre

largement

avec soin

;

belle

acuradament

sorgfältig

amb compte

soigneusement

splendidamente

pfleglich

به وردی

به هێواشی

accurate

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˈhæn(d).səm.li/

Etymology

From handsome + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).