handsomely

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

   a handsomely brooding man

   in a generously handsome manner

2. 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.

3. In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.

4. With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.

   to dress handsomely

5. Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.

6. Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.

7. Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.

8. Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.

9. (obsolete)In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.

   in an attractively handsome manner

10. (obsolete)In a proper manner; properly, suitably.

1. You will be rewarded handsomely.

   deDu wirst reich belohnt werden. — Pfirsichbaeumchen

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