"handsomely" meaning in English

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Adverb

IPA: /ˈhæn(d).səm.li/ Audio: en-us-handsomely.ogg [US] Forms: more handsomely [comparative], most handsomely [superlative]
Etymology: handsome + -ly Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|handsome|ly}} handsome + -ly Head templates: {{en-adv}} handsomely (comparative more handsomely, superlative most handsomely)
  1. In a handsome or attractive manner.
    Sense id: en-handsomely-en-adv-JJu5MNpO
  2. Generously (especially with regards money).
    Sense id: en-handsomely-en-adv-KplPh7vi Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 38 39 21 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 4 35 33 28
  3. Impressively, thoroughly; vigorously.
    Sense id: en-handsomely-en-adv-2fKxhVPJ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 38 39 21 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 4 35 33 28
  4. (nautical) Carefully; in shipshape style; without undue haste. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-handsomely-en-adv-OO~8xBJL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -ly Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 2 38 39 21 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -ly: 4 35 33 28 Topics: nautical, transport

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