handily
handily · more handily · most handily
In a handy manner; skillfully; convenientlyIn a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.
US/hˈændəli/
» I won the contest handily.
Meaning
2 senses(US)In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.
in a convenient manner
(US)Effortlessly; readily.
He won the election handily.
Examples
1 sentencesI won the contest handily.
Origin
From handy + -ly. Compare Middle English hendily, hendiliche.From handy + -ly. Compare Middle English hendily, hendiliche.
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Forms
more handily, most handily| Comparative | more handily Lesson |
|---|---|
| Superlative | most handily |
regular
Synonyms
2 synonymsClose in meaning
- with no difficulty:hands down
- in a convenient manner:conveniently
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedhandy
Lessons for this word
2 lessons- A2Comparatives — Because it has a comparative form
- A2Adverbs of manner — Because it is an -ly adverb