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Webster 1913 Edition


Handsomely

Hand′some-ly

,
adv.
1.
In a handsome manner.
2.
(Naut.)
Carefully; in shipshape style.

Webster 1828 Edition


Handsomely

HAND'SOMELY

,
adv.
Dexterously; cleverly; with skill.
1.
Gracefully; with propriety and ease.
2.
Neatly; with due symmetry or proportions; as, a thing is handsomely made or finished.
3.
With a degree of beauty; as a room handsomely furnished or ornamented.
4.
Amply; generously; liberally.
She is handsomely endowed.

Definition 2024


handsomely

handsomely

English

Adverb

handsomely (comparative more handsomely, superlative most handsomely)

  1. In a handsome manner.
  2. (nautical) Carefully; in shipshape style.