handsomely

[ han-suhm-lee ]

adverb

1. in a handsome manner; pleasingly; successfully.

Word History and Origins

Origin of handsomely¹

First recorded in 1540–50; handsome + -ly

Example Sentences

Energy-rich Saudi Arabia is slowly strengthening its stronghold of boxing and paying fighters – some with lesser profiles than Taylor or Serrano – handsomely.

From BBC

Schmidt's big gamble of thrusting new rugby league recruit Joseph-Aukuso Suaalii into midfield for his first union game since his schooldays paid off handsomely.

From BBC

It is possible Carsley's England could win next month's final two group matches handsomely, finish top of the group and win promotion back to the top tier of the Nations League.

From BBC

A man who bailed at the worst possible time on a program that paid him handsomely for years of mediocrity.

From Los Angeles Times

This is what management are paid so handsomely to do.

From BBC

Related Words

• amply
• generously
• lavishly
• liberally
• richly