handsomely
gb/hˈænsəmli/ us/hˈænsəmli/
C1
Angličtina
~ 9000
Významy
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adverb
C1
property
1
in a very generous amount
In a very big and generous way, especially when giving money or a reward.
Vzorec užití:
to [pay/reward/tip] [someone] handsomely
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "handsomely" is only about physical beauty because of the adjective "handsome". In this sense it usually means "with a lot of money" or "in a generous way" and is common with verbs like "pay", "reward", or "compensate". Another mistake is using it before a noun (*"a handsomely salary"*); it is an adverb and should modify a verb: "paid a handsomely high salary" or simply "paid handsomely".
Synonyma
generously (Very close in meaning; common in both money and non-money contexts, while "handsomely" is especially common with payment or reward.)
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amply (Suggests more than enough; slightly more formal and less tied specifically to money than "handsomely".)
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lavishly (Implies great expense and luxury, often stronger and more emotional than the more neutral "handsomely".)
Antonyma
poorly (In the context of pay or reward, it means receiving too little, the opposite of being paid or rewarded handsomely.)
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stingily (Focuses on the giver’s unwillingness to give much, the opposite attitude of giving handsomely.)
Kolokace
pay handsomely
|be paid handsomely
|reward someone handsomely
|compensate someone handsomely
|profit handsomely
|tip handsomely
Témata
money
|business
|work
|success
|finance
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The company paid her handsomely for her consulting work.
- Investors who took the early risk were rewarded handsomely.
- He tipped the waiter handsomely after the excellent meal.
- Authors of bestsellers can be compensated handsomely by their publishers.
- They profited handsomely from the sale of the building.
Učební příklady
- She was paid handsomely for the job.
- The boss rewarded him handsomely for his hard work.
- We tipped the guide handsomely at the end of the tour.
- Early investors were rewarded handsomely.
- He hopes to profit handsomely from the new app.
adverb
C1
property
2
by a large clear margin
With a very big win or clear success, not just a little better than the other side.
Vzorec užití:
to win/defeat/lead [someone] handsomely
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse this sense with physical appearance. In sentences like "The team won handsomely", it does NOT mean the team looked handsome; it means they won by a large amount or with clear success. Learners may also overuse "a lot"; while correct, "won handsomely" sounds more natural and idiomatic than *"won a lot"*.
Synonyma
comfortably (In competitive contexts it often means winning without pressure, similar to "handsomely" but slightly less formal.)
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decisively (Emphasizes a clear, definite result; similar to "handsomely" but can also apply to non-numerical decisions.)
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by a wide margin (A direct descriptive phrase; less stylish but very clear and common in spoken English.)
Antonyma
narrowly (Describes a win or result that is very close, opposite to the broad success implied by "handsomely".)
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barely (Suggests only just succeeding, which contrasts with the comfortable success of winning handsomely.)
Kolokace
win handsomely
|defeat someone handsomely
|lead handsomely
|increase handsomely
|outperform handsomely
Témata
sports
|politics
|competition
|success
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The home team won handsomely, scoring four goals in the second half.
- Polls suggest the incumbent will win handsomely in the election.
- Our product has outperformed its rivals handsomely this year.
- They defeated their opponents handsomely in both matches.
- Shareholders saw profits rise handsomely over the past quarter.
Učební příklady
- Our team won handsomely yesterday.
- She won the election handsomely.
- The company beat its competitors handsomely this year.
- Sales have grown handsomely since last summer.
- They defeated the other side handsomely in the final.
adverb
formal
C2
property
3
in an attractive or impressive way
In a way that looks nice, strong, or impressive, especially for clothes, rooms, or buildings.
Vzorec užití:
to be [decorated/furnished/built] handsomely
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "handsomely" only for people. In modern English this sense is more often used for things like rooms, buildings, or clothes. For people, "well dressed" or "very good-looking" are usually more natural. Also remember word order: you say "handsomely decorated" or "decorated handsomely", not *"handsomely room"* (an adverb cannot directly modify a noun).
Synonyma
attractively (Very close in meaning; more general and common, while "handsomely" often suggests strong, clear, or solid good looks.)
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elegantly (Adds a sense of style and refinement; "handsomely" can sound more robust or substantial rather than delicate.)
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beautifully (More emotional and stronger; "handsomely" is a bit more measured and sometimes suggests tasteful rather than delicate beauty.)
Antonyma
plainly (Describes something without special decoration or beauty, the opposite of being decorated or furnished handsomely.)
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unattractively (Directly states a lack of visual appeal, which contrasts with the attractive sense of "handsomely".)
Kolokace
handsomely decorated
|handsomely furnished
|handsomely landscaped
|handsomely built
|dressed handsomely
Témata
appearance
|design
|art
|home
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The apartment was handsomely furnished with dark wood and soft lighting.
- The historic theater has been handsomely restored.
- She was handsomely dressed for the gala.
- The library’s entrance is handsomely framed by tall stone columns.
- Their house is handsomely built, with large windows and a wide porch.
Učební příklady
- The room was handsomely decorated for the party.
- The old building was handsomely restored.
- He was handsomely dressed for the wedding.
- The garden is handsomely designed with many flowers.
- The hotel lobby is handsomely furnished.
unknown
formal
C2
property
4
in a generous or gracious way
In a very generous, fair, or kind way, especially when you could easily be less kind or fair.
Vzorec užití:
to treat [someone] handsomely
Častá chyba:
This sense is less common and somewhat formal, so learners may misunderstand it as referring to looks. In sentences like "He admitted defeat handsomely", it means he did it in a very fair and gracious way, not that he looked handsome. Learners may also confuse it with just "politely"; here the idea is stronger, suggesting real generosity or fairness.
Synonyma
graciously (Focuses on politeness and kindness in a refined way; very close in contexts like accepting defeat or criticism.)
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generously (Highlights giving more than is necessary; overlaps with this sense when the emphasis is on noble or fair behavior.)
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nobly (Suggests high moral character; close in tone when "handsomely" is used for honorable behavior.)
Antonyma
spitefully (Describes behavior that is cruel or meant to hurt, the opposite of the generous spirit of acting handsomely.)
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meanly (Informal but common; describes small-minded or ungenerous behavior, contrasting with treating someone handsomely.)
Kolokace
treat someone handsomely
|admit defeat handsomely
|behave handsomely
|respond handsomely
Témata
character
|behavior
|social
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- Although he lost the debate, he admitted defeat handsomely.
- They treated us handsomely during our stay, always making sure we had everything we needed.
- She accepted the criticism handsomely and promised to improve.
- He behaved handsomely, sharing the credit with his entire team.
- The company responded handsomely to the charity’s request for help.
Učební příklady
- He admitted his mistake handsomely and said he was sorry.
- They treated the guests handsomely at the party.
- She accepted the bad news handsomely.
- The winner shared the prize money handsomely with his friends.
- The company helped the town handsomely after the storm.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
handsomely
IPA
GB/hˈænsəmli/
US/hˈænsəmli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
hand - somely (2 slabiky)
Stress on 1st syllable (hand)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: handsomely
- Plural: handsomelies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
pay handsomely
1/pˈeɪ hˈænsəmli/
fixed phrase
give a very large payment
To give a lot of money to someone, usually as pay or reward.
Příklady
- Tech companies often pay handsomely for top engineers.
- If the project succeeds, it will pay handsomely for everyone involved.
reward handsomely
1/ɹɪwˈɔɹd hˈænsəmli/
fixed phrase
give a very generous reward
To give a big and generous reward to someone.
Příklady
- Loyal customers are often rewarded handsomely with bonuses and gifts.
- The scientist was rewarded handsomely for her discovery.
win handsomely
1/wˈɪn hˈænsəmli/
fixed phrase
win by a large margin
To win very clearly, with a big difference in score or votes.
Příklady
- The underdogs surprised everyone and won handsomely.
- Early results suggest that the reform party will win handsomely.