Definition of HANDSOMELY

handsomely

Adverb

  • in an attractively handsome manner
    • "the volume was handsomely bound"
  • in a generously handsome manner
    • "India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men"

Adv

  • In a handsome or attractive manner.
  • Generously (especially with regards money).
  • Impressively, thoroughly; vigorously.
  • Carefully; in shipshape style; without undue haste.

Examples

  • "a handsomely brooding man"
  • "dress handsomely"
  • "I was handsomely rewarded for my part in tracking down the thief."

Origin / Etymology

From handsome + -ly.

Scrabble Score: 19

handsomely: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
handsomely: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
handsomely: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 20

handsomely is a valid Words With Friends word