handily

[ han-di-lee, -dl-ee ]

adverb

1. skillfully; dexterously; expertly:

   to manage a boat handily.

2. conveniently:

   The books were handily at his side.

3. easily:

   We won handily.

4. Midland U.S. rightly; readily:

   You can't handily blame him.

ˈhandily

/ ˈhændɪlɪ /

adverb

1. in a handy way or manner
2. conveniently or suitably

   handily nearby

3. easily

   the horse won handily

Word History and Origins

Origin of handily¹

First recorded in 1605–15; handy + -ly

Example Sentences

House of Representatives never materialized, Mannion won handily with a message that he would represent all the voters in the Syracuse-area district where he has spent his entire life.

From Science Magazine

While phages can work handily when swallowed to treat stomach ailments, they’re more difficult to use for bloodstream or whole-body infections.

From Salon

In 2004, Bush was handily reelected, even though only 41 percent said they were satisfied with conditions in the country.

From Salon

Scotland won handily but there were many causes for concern.

From BBC

A mix of red, blue and swing states handily passed measures related to restoring abortion access or codifying it in their state constitutions.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• cleverly
• conveniently
• easily
• smoothly