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handsomely, adv.|ˈhænsəmlɪ|
[f. as prec. + -ly2.]
In a handsome manner.
†1. Conveniently, handily, readily. Obs.
1547–64Bauldwin Mor. Philos. (ed. Palfr.) 77 Heauy things shall little grieve him that can handsomely bear them. 1577B. Googe Heresbach's Husb. iv. (1586) 173 If you can handsomely convey them, it is best to bring from the Sea, little Rockes with the Weedes and all uppon them. 1653Goddard Let. 28 July in Mert. Reg. II. 396, I finde that I cannot handsomely or indeed without great preiudice..come to Oxford. 1669Shadwell Royal Shepherdess iv. Wks. 1720 I. 280 If thou canst handsomely, do it, and be back early in the morning.
†2. Fitly, appropriately, aptly. Obs.
1553T. Wilson Rhet. (1580) 6 Though he can handsomely sette them together. 1561T. Norton Calvin's Inst. iii. 202 How much more fitly and more handesomely might these thinges be applied by way of allegorie. 1635–56Cowley Davideis iv. note 13 The 20 years of the Arks abiding at Curiath-jearim will be handsomely made up. 1693Salmon Bates' Dispens. ii. (1713) 606 Heterogenous Bodies, which can never handsomly mix together. 1711Addison Spect. No. 13 ⁋4 He says very handsomly..that he does not act for gain.
†3. Skillfully, dexterously, cleverly. Obs.
1551Robinson tr. More's Utop. i. (1895) 100 To handle the matter wyttelye and handesomelye for the purpose. 1624T. Scott 2nd Pt. Vox Pop. 57, I have known some under the cullour of selling Tobacco have carried Letters handsomly, privily in the balls or roules. 1648Gage West Ind. 26 The cards were handsomely shuffled. 1655Fuller Ch. Hist. i. i. §7 The Iesuite handsomely answers, That Peter was then probably from home.
b. Carefully; without haste, gently, gradually. Now only Naut. (Cf. cannily.)
1550Coverdale Spir. Perle xxii. (1588) 212 He hath a sure eie to the stern to rule that as handsomly and cunningly as he can. 1570Dee Math. Pref. 31 Poure in water, handsomly. 1658Rowland Moufet's Theat. Ins. 915 Lay it handsomely and as closely on as the sick can endure it. 1769Falconer Dict. Marine (1789), Lower handsomely! and lower cheerly! are opposed to each other, the former being the order to lower gradually, and the latter to lower expeditiously. 1832Marryat N. Forster v, Ease off the main sheet, handsomely my lad—not too much. 1867Smyth Sailor's Word-bk., Handsomely, signifies steadily or leisurely; as ‘lower away handsomely’ when required to be done gradually and carefully. The term ‘handsomely’ repeated, implies ‘have a care; not so fast; tenderly’.
4. With becoming or elegant action; in good style, neatly, elegantly. Now rare.
1582Munday Eng. Rom. Life in Harl. Misc. (Malh.) II. 179 After they are risen, they fold vp theyr sheetes handsomelie. 1684Bunyan Pilgr. ii. 161 The girl was to be commended, for she answered the Musick hansomely. a1754Fielding Journey i. xxv, Instruct a child in the science of coming handsomely into a room. 1809M. Cutler in Life Jrnls. & Corr. (1888) II. 341 Dr. Griffin preached a good sermon, handsomely delivered. 1870Daily News 16 Apr., In the end, Kirkup threw his man handsomely.
b. Ironically, in reference to reproof or punishment: Severely, ‘finely’, ‘in fine style’.
1553T. Wilson Rhet. 2 Phavorinus the Philosophier did hit a yong man over the thumbes very handsomely. 1628Shirley Witty Fair One i. iii, You take pains to whip me so handsomely. 1716Lady M. W. Montagu Let. to C'tess Mar 3 Aug., We were all Sunday night tossed very handsomely. 1838Dickens Nich. Nick. xxvii, The Frenchman who cleaned you out so handsomely last night.
5. In accordance with what is becoming in conduct; courteously, graciously; decently; now in stronger sense, Generously, magnanimously.
1548Udall Erasm. Par. Luke vi. 74 That it maie please God handsomly and fauourably to send the good aide of his spirite. 1660F. Brooke tr. Le Blanc's Trav. 21 He maintained them handsomely, and near his person. 1708N. Frowde Life Adv. Voy. (1773) 120 If I could handsomely have refrained going to the House. 1827J. W. Croker in Diary 18 Feb., The Duke spoke handsomely of Canning in all their personal intercourse. 1884Manch. Exam. 11 June 4/7 It is admitted..that in giving this pledge the Government have acted handsomely.
b. Liberally, generously, amply; usually in reference to a payment or gift.
1735P. T. in Pope's Lett. I. Suppl. 20 If you'll pay the Paper and Print, and allow me handsomely for the Copy. 1778Johnson in Mad. D'Arblay Diary 26 Sept., ‘He must come down very handsomely with a settlement. 1861M. Pattison Ess. (1889) I. 41 Edward..granted new privileges to the Hanse association, for which they were always ready to pay handsomely.
6. So as to have a fine or pleasing aspect; admirably, beautifully.
1610Shakes. Temp. v. i. 293 Goe Sirha, to my Cell..trim it handsomely. 1657R. Ligon Barbadoes (1673) 14, 10 Soldiers..as proper men as I have seen, and as handsomely cloathed. 1766Goldsm. Vic. W. xxxi, He now therefore entered, handsomely drest in his regimentals. 1812Brackenridge Views Louisiana (1814) 130 A vast plain..handsomely diversified with prairie and woodland. |