handily

English

Etymology

From handy +‎ -ly. Compare Middle English hendily, hendiliche.

Pronunciation
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Adverb

handily (comparative more handily, superlative most handily)

  1. (chiefly US) In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.
    • 1854, Catherine Crowe, Linny Lockwood, page 237:
      As the mysteries of valetism are not very recondite or difficult to be acquired by an intelligent person, Lockwood, after a little practice, performed his functions handily enough; […]
  2. (chiefly US) Effortlessly; readily.
    He won the election handily.

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