handsomely
5
4.0
- adverb
- /ˈhændsəmli/
:
con elegancia
- The award was handed out handsomely, reflecting the high honor given to the recipient.
- handsomely rewarded
I sit behind the driver, admiring his cinnamons, his cinnamon fingers, his quacked white beard, his pale pink turban wrapped so handsomely.
- I sit behind the driver, admiring his cinnamons, his cinnamon fingers, his quacked white beard, his pale pink turban wrapped so handsomely.
Examples
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An unsmiling guard waved Bryson past, through another set of doors and into a handsomely appointed hall, paneled in dark, burled walnut, where about a dozen clerical types were at their desks.
Fiction book (2001) -
I was entertained and handsomely fed.
Academic text (1990) -
Your men march handsomely, Colonel.
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The war went, as everybody knows, handsomely for our side.
Fiction book (1992) -
Students are more charitable when they believe that they will be handsomely rewarded.
Academic text (1993) -
The team of historians was no doubt handsomely rewarded and well treated over a long period of time.
Blog text (3) -
I'll sail with you to be certain all goes handsomely.
Fiction book (1995) -
Both rooms had fireplaces with handsomely carved mantels of polished oak.
Fiction book (1990) -
The reception area of the office was handsomely decorated with rich mahogany-paneled walls, leather seating, and Oriental rugs.
Fiction book (1991) -
The garden was handsomely designed, with elegant paths and vibrant flowers.
Synonyms
388
1.0
In a pleasant or attractive way
233
1.0
In a way that looks or sounds very nice
23
4.4
In a very beautiful or impressive way
11
3.9
In a way that looks elegant and not showy in clothes or rooms
11
3.0
In a pleasant way that makes people like you
5
3.5
In a very beautiful and impressive way
5
5.2
With slow, proud movements that look impressive like a king or castle
4
3.5
In a fashionable and elegant way
3
2.5
In a way that looks nice and makes people notice it
3
3.4
In a way that makes someone feel happy
3
2.3
In a way that looks nice
2
3.8
In a way that looks pleasant and attracts people
1
7.0
In a stylish, confident way that makes someone look attractive
1
5.1
In a friendly and pleasant way that makes people like you
1
7.4
In a smooth, confident way that charms people
1
3.7
In a very attractive and exciting way
1
5.0
In a stylish and elegant way
1
6.2
In an attractive, charming way that draws positive attention
1
7.3
In a charming way that makes people like you
1
5.9
In a way that is attractive and makes people pay attention
1
7.2
In a way that makes a place look like a painting
In a cheerful, pleasant way that makes people smile
In a neat, stylish way, especially in how someone dresses
In a smart, stylish way
Antonyms
How Elegant
11
4.6
5
3.5
22
3.9
5
4.0
3
2.5
388
1.0
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Handsomely comes from the word handsome, which was formed from hand and the ending -some and at first meant 'fit for the hand' or 'easy to handle'. Over time handsome came to mean 'pleasing' or 'neat in appearance', so to do something handsomely is to do it in an attractive, impressive way.