Handsomely

Quick meaning: Handsomely is an adverb meaning Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
2. With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
3. Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.
4. Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.
5. (now nautical) Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.
6. In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.
7. Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.

Example Sentences

to dress handsomely

a handsomely brooding man

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

VVell, my ſvveet miſtreſs, I'll try hovv handſomely your ladyſhip can caper in the air!

Synonyms for handsomely

Depending on context, synonyms include absolutely, all-out, blind, altogether, cap-a-pie, categorically.

Antonyms for handsomely

Common opposites include cheerly.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include graciously, kindly, generously, lavishly, highly, bound.

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