Synonyms of handsomely

handsomely

adverb

as in generously

in a generous manner

rewarded handsomely the kids who had found his lost dog

Synonyms & Similar Words

• generously
• well
• thoughtfully
• nicely
• cheerfully
• kindly
• bountifully
• lavishly
• amply
• reasonably
• munificently
• liberally
• bounteously
• considerately
• hospitably
• unstintingly
• sweetly
• courteously
• openhandedly
• freehandedly
• graciously
• freeheartedly
• congenially
• amiably
• cheerily
• cordially
• genially
• affably
• good-naturedly
• selflessly
• unselfishly
• charitably
• friendlily
• ungrudgingly
• magnanimously
• philanthropically
• benevolently
• altruistically
• beneficently
• humanely
• good-heartedly
• kindheartedly
• bigheartedly

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• rudely
• contemptuously
• coolly
• scornfully
• disdainfully
• provocatively
• coldly
• parsimoniously
• ungenerously
• angrily
• stingily
• grudgingly
• obnoxiously
• belligerently
• begrudgingly
• frigidly
• hostilely

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of handsomely

The networks have been paid handsomely to run the sprockets off the 30-second commercial, in which the Kelces scramble to get ready to host a Sunday afternoon of NFL action. — Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 30 Sep. 2026

McCauley, who formerly worked as a corrections officer, was paid handsomely for the gig — over $100K a year while sharing the lifestyle of a star on the rise. — Matt Grobar, Deadline, 28 Sep. 2026

Achane was supposed to be the driving force of the offense in 2026 after being handsomely rewarded with a four-year contract extension worth $64 million, $32 million of which is guaranteed. — Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

An increase in offence and another strong season in even-strength outscoring would increase his value handsomely. — Allan Mitchell, New York Times, 14 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