Handily: meaning, definitions and examples

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handily

 

[ หˆhandษชli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

in a convenient or skillful manner

In a skillful or efficient manner; competently.

Synonyms

competently, easily, effortlessly, skillfully

Examples of usage

  • He handily defeated his opponent in the chess match.
  • She handily completed the task ahead of schedule.
  • The team handily won the championship game.
Context #2 | Adverb

in a way that is easy or without difficulty

In a way that is easy or without difficulty.

Synonyms

easily, effortlessly, readily, smoothly

Examples of usage

  • She handily aced the exam without much studying.
  • He handily fixed the broken sink in no time.
  • The company handily surpassed its sales target for the quarter.

Translations

Translations of the word "handily" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น facilmente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค†เคธเคพเคจเฅ€ เคธเฅ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช leicht

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ dengan mudah

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะตะณะบะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚atwo

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฐกๅ˜ใซ (kantan ni)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท facilement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกcilmente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kolayca

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‰ฝ๊ฒŒ (์‰ฝ๊ฒŒ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจุณู‡ูˆู„ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ snadno

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤพahko

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฝปๆพๅœฐ (qฤซngsลng de)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lahko

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ auรฐveldlega

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะพาฃะฐะน

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒแƒ“

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ asanlฤฑqla

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ fรกcilmente

Word origin

The adverb 'handily' originated from the combination of the word 'handy' and the suffix '-ly', which is used to form adverbs. 'Handy' itself comes from Middle English 'handi', meaning 'easy to handle or use'. Over time, 'handily' has evolved to mean not only 'in a convenient or skillful manner' but also 'in a way that is easy or without difficulty'.

See also: backhand, deckhand, forehand, hand, handbag, handball, handbook, handbreadth, handcrafted, handcrafting, handcuffs, handful, handgun, handheld, handicap, handicapped, handiwork, handkerchief, handle, handled, handler, handles, handling, handmade, handmake, handover, handpicked, handrail, hands, handwarmer, handwear, handwriting, handy, handycam, handyman, handyperson, offhand, openhandedly, shorthand.