handsomely

adverb10

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.

   • I was handsomely praised for my part in stopping the robber.
3. •
   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. — 2021
4. •
   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: […] — 1530
5. •
   With an attractive or elegant appearance; attractively, finely, splendidly.
6. •
   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. — 1960
7. •
   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. — 1533
8. •
   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. — 1658
9. •
   (no longer used) In a proper manner; properly, suitably.

   • So handsomely do all things fall in and agree together. — 1681
10. •
    (no longer used) In a convenient manner; conveniently, readily.