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handsomely Antonyms

Opposite of handsomely

Because the opposite of handsomely shifts with each meaning, the 8 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

To a large, generous, or substantial degree, especially regarding financial reward, payment, or success.

Usage Example

"The early investors were rewarded meagerly when the technology company went public."

Strongest
meagerly
stingily
Strong
scantily
miserly
poorly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an attractive, elegant, or well-proportioned manner.

Usage Example

"The historic library was shabbily furnished with carved oak bookshelves and leather armchairs."

Strongest
shabbily
unattractively
Strong
clumsily
poorly

Similar words to handsomely

Words similar to handsomely shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

generously
attractively
liberally
elegantly
lavishly
bountifully
finely
amply
See all synonyms of handsomely

• Nearby Words

handprint
handsewn
handsome
handsomely
handsomeness
handsy
handwash

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Handsomely. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/handsomely
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