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handsomely

 

Definitions from WordNet

Adverbial handsomely has 2 senses
  1. handsomely - in an attractively handsome manner; "the volume was handsomely bound"
    Derived from adjective
    handsome1
  2. handsomely - in a generously handsome manner; "India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men"
    Derived from adjective
    handsome2

Definitions from the Web

handsomely

Definition:

adverb

  1. In a pleasing or attractive manner; with good looks.
  2. In a generous or abundant manner; with a substantial amount of something.
  3. In a profitable or financially rewarding manner; with a large amount of money.
  4. In a skillful or well-executed manner; with finesse or expertise.

Examples:

Sense 1: In a pleasing or attractive manner.

  1. He was dressed handsomely in a tailored suit for the formal event.
  2. The prince was handsomely rewarded for his valiant efforts and admired by all.

Sense 2: In a generous or abundant manner.

  1. The host handsomely furnished the party with delicious food and drinks.
  2. Our garden is handsomely blooming with colorful flowers this season.

Sense 3: In a profitable or financially rewarding manner.

  1. The new business venture turned out to be handsomely successful, bringing great wealth.
  2. The stock market investment paid off handsomely, doubling his initial investment.

Sense 4: In a skillful or well-executed manner.

  1. The pianist played the complex piece handsomely, captivating the audience's attention.
  2. The chef handsomely garnished the dish, providing an exquisite culinary experience.

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