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- [han-suh m-lee]
- /ˈhæn səm li/
- /ˈhæn.səm/
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- [han-suh m-lee]
- /ˈhæn səm li/
Definitions of handsomely word
- adverb handsomely in a handsome manner; pleasingly; successfully. 1
- noun handsomely In a handsome manner. 1
- adverb handsomely generously, well 1
- adverb handsomely (nautical) Carefully; in shipshape style. 0
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Origin of handsomely
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; handsome + -ly
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Parts of speech for Handsomely
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
handsomely popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
handsomely usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for handsomely
adv handsomely
- richly — having wealth or great possessions; abundantly supplied with resources, means, or funds; wealthy: a rich man; a rich nation.
- lavishly — expended, bestowed, or occurring in profusion: lavish spending.
- amply — more than sufficiently; fully; generously
- generously — liberal in giving or sharing; unselfish: a generous patron of the arts; a generous gift.
- nobly — in a noble manner.
adverb handsomely
- substantially — of ample or considerable amount, quantity, size, etc.: a substantial sum of money.
- sizable — of considerable size; fairly large: He inherited a sizable fortune.
- attractively — In an attractive manner; with the power of attracting or drawing to.
- abundantly — If something is abundantly clear, it is extremely obvious.
- considerably — to a noteworthy or marked extent; much; noticeably; substantially; amply.
Antonyms for handsomely
adv handsomely
- poorly — in a poor manner or way: The team played poorly.
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
adverb handsomely
- ungenerous — stingy; niggardly; miserly: an ungenerous portion; an ungenerous employer.
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