HANDSOMELY Synonyms: 61 Similar and Opposite Words

handsomely

adverb

Definition of handsomely

as in generously

in a generous manner rewarded handsomely the kids who had found his lost dog

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Recent Examples of handsomely McCourt, like a lot of bad owners, got paid handsomely to leave sports. — Jon Greenberg, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026 Volvo does interiors handsomely with upscale materials, spacious designs and complementary colors and trims. — James Raia, Mercury News, 6 Sep. 2026 Investors have been rewarded handsomely over the course of his 15-year tenure, with shares rising around 2,205%, compared to the S & P 500 ‘s 560% gain. — Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026 Employees at these large corporations are paid handsomely and are supposedly doing all this stressful work, and what do users get? — Allbusiness, Forbes.com, 20 Aug. 2026 One such building—the impressive Art-Nouveau mansion that now houses the Egyptian consulate—sits majestically beside the bay, handsomely showing off its columned façade and ornate wrought-iron railings following a complete restoration in 2010. — Cnt Editors, Condé Nast Traveler, 9 Aug. 2026 To that end, Doomsday features a dizzying lineup of X-Men, Avengers, and other handsomely paid returning cast members, several of whom have died onscreen, sometimes more than once. — Eric Vilas-Boas, Vulture, 30 July 2026 The massive buildouts also led to a surge in demand for memory chips, which has benefited manufacturers handsomely, Sriram said. — Alicia Wallace, CNN Money, 28 July 2026 To the contrary, council members often preface their comments with gratuitous praise for staff (as if they’re not being paid handsomely for their work). — Paul Krueger, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 June 2026

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For the week ending September 6, 2026 Here are this week’s Independent Press Top 40 Bestsellers for nonfiction, based on sales in hundreds of independent bookstores nationwide, generously provided by the American Booksellers Association.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 10 Sep. 2026
Inspired by the surrounding landscape and Sicily’s distinctive aesthetic, the generously sized 72 meter squared Grand suite comes alive in a palette of ocean blue, deep green, juicy orange, washed terra-cotta, and sophisticated eggshell red.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 Sep. 2026

Definition of generously

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Carrick knew, though, that his team should have managed the game better after Mbeumo’s goal.

— Stuart James, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026
Novo Nordisk is testing whether wastewater from pharmaceutical production can be cleaned well enough to be used again in the manufacturing process, potentially cutting the company’s water consumption by half.

— Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of well

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None of these extensions are more than a short walk away from the Manor House (the walks alone bring great pleasure), and all of them are thoughtfully furnished.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026
Now serving as co-CEOs, the siblings are thoughtfully charting the brand’s next chapter of growth.

— Kathy Lee, Footwear News, 16 Sep. 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

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That feels very much in tune with the anxious characters Eisenberg has played over the course of his acting career, but this whole directing thing is working out nicely for him, too.

— Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 6 Sep. 2026
Push your right foot down, and the Grand Sport lurches forward like a bat out of hell and straight into two esses, which right away show you how nicely dialed-in the steering is.

— Jerry Perez, The Drive, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of nicely

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What was true in the Jazz Age remains so, as the Roundabout Theatre Company production starring the terrific Rose Byrne and Kelli O’Hara so bountifully proves.

— Greg Evans, Deadline, 28 Apr. 2026
How can vocals be as bountifully impressive as Mars’ are here and still leave you thinking that there’s no lived experience in any of the songs?

— Chris Willman, Variety, 27 Feb. 2026

Definition of bountifully

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