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handsomely

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Main Entry:
hand·some 
          Listen to the pronunciation of handsome
Pronunciation:
\ˈhan(t)-səm\
Function:
adjective
Inflected Form(s):
hand·som·er; hand·som·est
Etymology:
Middle English handsom easy to manipulate
Date:
1530
1chiefly dialect : appropriate , suitable2: moderately large : sizable <a painting that commanded a handsome price>3: marked by skill or cleverness : adroit4: marked by graciousness or generosity : liberal <handsome contributions to charity>5: having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance
synonyms see beautiful
hand·some·ly adverb
hand·some·ness noun


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