Pronunciation: /ˈhæn.səm.li/
adjective Pleasing in appearance; good-looking.
A1 He is very handsomely dressed for the party.
A2 The hotel room was handsomely decorated with elegant furnishings.
B1 The company rewarded its employees handsomely for their hard work.
B2 The actor was handsomely paid for his role in the blockbuster movie.
C1 The CEO was handsomely compensated for leading the company to record profits.
C2 The mansion was handsomely built with marble columns and a grand staircase.
adverb In a handsome manner; elegantly or attractively.
A1 He dressed handsomely for the party.
A2 The actor was handsomely rewarded for his performance.
B1 She was handsomely compensated for her hard work.
B2 The company paid handsomely for the exclusive rights to the film.
C1 The artist was handsomely recognized for his contributions to the art world.
C2 The CEO was handsomely rewarded with a generous bonus for leading the company to success.
formal The CEO was handsomely rewarded for his hard work with a substantial bonus.
informal He was handsomely paid for his part-time job at the local cafe.
slang She was handsomely compensated for her skills as a freelance designer.
figurative The sunset painted the sky handsomely with hues of pink and orange.
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