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 In the case of Nvidia, Huang is known to demand perfection but pays his staff handsomely for their work. — Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 2 June 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 Done well, the securitization turns a bottleneck into a market, and pays investors handsomely for the service. — Dara-Abasi Ita, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Cristiano Ronaldo arrived at the World Cup with a double in a game where Portugal’s high-risk approach paid off handsomely. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 24 June 2026 Under offensive-line shepherd Zach Strief, the Broncos have spent handsomely to build one of the most stable fronts in the NFL. — Luca Evans, Denver Post, 1 June 2026 In the latter time line, Yesiko, a middle-aged ship captain who is burdened by medical debt, picks up some mysterious passengers—including a moody robot—who promise to pay handsomely. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 8 June 2026 Sumrall brought several coaches with him from Tulane, including two former coordinators who will be handsomely compensated. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 28 May 2026 In IconArrows pointing outwards RANDOM, BUT INTERESTING Power Insider is about all forms of energy, and this year, investors savvy enough to bet on that have profited handsomely. — Brian Sullivan, CNBC, 3 June 2026

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Brush generously with bulgogi glaze, then wrap each rack tightly in heavy-duty foil with 2 tbsp butter and an extra splash of bulgogi glaze.

— Staff, FOXNews.com, 3 July 2026
While writing Wayward Girls, I was inspired every day by the survivors of the Good Shepherd in Buffalo and other reform schools who generously shared their stories.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 July 2026

Definition of generously

Adverb

Below, browse through lots of loafers fit for easy summer dressing and well beyond.

— Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
In a statement, an AT&T spokesperson said modern alternatives to copper hold up better during disasters and said landline service wouldn’t be discontinued until at least June 1, 2027.

— Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 7 July 2026

Definition of well

Adverb

Made in the Hudson Valley & founded in Brooklyn, Cantina Royal’s small-batch sauces use whole chiles and thoughtfully sourced ingredients to combine Mexican cooking traditions and modern food culture.

— RS Editors, Rolling Stone, 2 July 2026
The companies investing thoughtfully in AI look different from the ones racing to deploy it.

— Abe Ankumah, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026

Definition of thoughtfully

Adverb

When our expert reviewed it, the XPS 14 Premium's Intel Core Ultra 7 processor held up nicely in our performance tests, where the 32GB of RAM definitely came in clutch.

— Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 4 July 2026
As a bonus, this salad is make-ahead friendly, and the carrots soften nicely in the fridge for a day or two.

— Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 3 July 2026

Definition of nicely

Adverb

My second appointment is with Dr Mohit Mangla, the allopathic consultant, who explains cheerfully that Tulåh prioritizes Ayurveda, albeit viewed through the lens of modern medicine.

— Susan D'Arcy, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 2026
Most of them answered the phone cheerfully.

— Amanda Petrusich, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

Definition of cheerfully

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Jodie Sweetin, who played the sarcastic middle child Stephanie Tanner across the series' eight-season run, recently looked back on the sitcom's original pilot, which featured a different actor in the role of kindly Tanner family patriarch Danny.

— Ryan Coleman, Entertainment Weekly, 29 June 2026
Jacksonville Jaguars The approach James Gladstone took this offseason would be best described as unconventional, and that’s putting it kindly.

— Mike Jones, New York Times, 29 June 2026

Definition of kindly

Adverb

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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