# handsomely

> English word · Adverb · IPA /ˈhæn(t)s(ə)mli/ · frequency rank #33,670

## Definitions
1. Regarding a person's action: in a handsome or good-looking manner.
2. In a manner conforming to accepted standards of behaviour; appropriately, decently, graciously; also (more strongly), generously, magnanimously.
3. In an elegant or graceful manner; elegantly, gracefully, neatly, nicely.
4. With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
5. Chiefly regarding speech or writing: cleverly, skilfully.
6. Regarding an undesirable occurrence (such as defeat or punishment): harshly, severely; (by extension) completely, thoroughly; also, energetically, vigorously.
7. Especially regarding how a gift is given or money is paid: without holding back; generously, liberally.
8. Without undue haste; carefully, slowly and steadily.
9. In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.
10. In a proper manner; properly, suitably.

## Etymology
From handsome + -ly (suffix forming adverbs).

## Easily confused with
- **handsome** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/handsome-vs-handsomely)

## Common misspellings (16)
`ahndsomely`, `hadnsomely`, `handdsomely`, `handosmely`, `handsmoely`, `handsoemly`, `handsomelly`, `handsomelyy`, `handsomeyl`, `handsomley`, `handsommely`, `handssomely`, `hanndsomely`, `hansdomely`, `hhandsomely`, `hnadsomely`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/handsomely