handsomely

Thân thiện

India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men.

Definition

1. Adverb:
   • In a generous, substantial, or ample manner: Refers to doing something in a way that is more than adequate, often implying a pleasing or impressive degree.
   • In an attractive, elegant, or tasteful manner: Refers to doing something with a sense of style, good appearance, or skillful craftsmanship.

Usage Examples

• Adverb (Generous/Substantial manner):
  • The company rewarded its employees handsomely for their hard work.
  • He was handsomely compensated for the invention.
• Adverb (Attractive/Elegant manner):
  • The book was handsomely illustrated with color plates.
  • The room was handsomely decorated for the event.

Advanced Usage

• "To pay handsomely": To pay a large or generous amount of money.
  • That investment could pay handsomely in the future.
• Used to describe the quality of an action or result, emphasizing its more-than-sufficient or aesthetically pleasing nature.

Variants and Related Words

• Handsome (adjective): (of a man) good-looking; (of a thing) substantial and pleasing in appearance.
  • He is a handsome man.
  • They made a handsome profit.

Synonyms

• Generously: In a way that shows a readiness to give more than is necessary.
• Amply: Enough or more than enough; plentifully.
• Elegantly: In a graceful and stylish manner.
• Tastefully: In a manner showing good aesthetic judgment.

Antonyms

• Poorly: In a way that is lacking in quality or amount.
• Meagerly: In a scanty or inadequate amount.
• Shabbily: In a manner that is worn out or of poor quality.

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a generously handsome manner
   • India has responded handsomely by providing 3,000 men
2. in an attractively handsome manner
   • the volume was handsomely bound