handsomely
Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behavior; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.
In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
[H]e took Dispondencie’s Daughter, named Much-afraid, by the Hand, and to dancing they went in the Road. […] [T]he Girl was to be commended, for she answered the Musick hansomely.
With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.
Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.
To be sure, he expected eggs as well, and looked from his plate to Bradly's to assure himself that it was not by an oversight that Bradly had omitted to serve him eggs. Still, he tucked in handsomely to bacon and tomato on fried bread, felicitating himself on the considered wisdom of his arrival in the character of guest to Bradly.
Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.
(now nautical) Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.
In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.
In a proper manner; properly, suitably.
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