handsomely

C2 Topic:Describing Qualities

US /ˈhæn(t)səmli/ UK /ˈhæn(t)s(ə)mli/ See IPA manual

Freq #23186

Meanings

1

adv
in a generously handsome manner

India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men.
2

adv
in an attractively handsome manner

The volume was handsomely bound.
3

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

A handsomely brooding man.
4

adv
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.

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handsomely bound
fastened together in an attractive, well-made cover, especially of a book

Adverb + adjective

Etymology

From handsome + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).

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Describing Qualities Word Formation & Derivatives

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