handsomely

Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.

• a handsomely brooding man

In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.

• I was handsomely praised for my part in stopping the robber.

In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.

• She can lulle a childe as hãſomly [hansomly] a ſlepe as it were a woman of thirty yere olde: […]
• [E]uerie morning after they are ryſen, they folde vp their ſheetes hanſomlie, laying them in the middeſt of the Bed, ⁊ ſo rowle it vp to one ende, couering it with the Quilt, that is their Couerlet all the night time.

With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.

• to dress handsomely

Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.

• Yes, there requireth alſo, that he knowe the nature ⁊ cauſe of the wounde or ſore, and that he can well order his plaiſters and oyntementes, and alſo vſe handſomely the ſaide inſtrumentes.

Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.

• The through Moorgate service has been most handsomely speeded up, and suburban trains in both directions now run non-stop between Kings Cross (Underground) and Elstree.

Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.

• […] [Ronald] Koeman gets paid handsomely (and more or less the same amount) if he does the job, if he gets fired or if his contract gets renewed.

Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.

• For the cold pain of the joynts. Take a clout dipt in melted vvax, lay it handſomely and as cloſely on as the ſick can endure it for one night, and it vvill cure it.
• Up with the helm, Tom.—Ease off the main sheet, handsomely, my lad—not too much.—Now, take in the slack, afore she jibes; […]

In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.obsolete

In a proper manner; properly, suitably.obsolete

• So handſomely do all things fall in and agree together.
• He says very handsomely, in his own excuse, that he does not act for gain; that he indulges an innocent pleasure in it; and that it is better to pass away an evening in this manner, than in gaming and drinking: […]