handily
adverb
hand·i·ly
ˈhan-də-lē 
Examples of handily in a Sentence
He won the card game handily.
handily whipped up a fluffy meringue and spread it on the pie
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The crowded field of candidates for City Council at-large and District 7 races slimmed down following Tuesday’s preliminary municipal election, with unofficial city tallies showing at-large incumbents handily holding onto their spots and two District 7 eking out narrow victories.
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Tar Heels were only able to score one additional touchdown in the third quarter, losing handily with a final score of 48-14.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The second-place San Diego Padres won their game in Minnesota handily on Saturday, so the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West is back down to one game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Those ages 15 to 19 were handily driving out-migration, followed by individuals ranging in age from 60 to 79.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
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Grace Zokovitch, Boston Herald, 10 Sep. 2025
The Tar Heels were only able to score one additional touchdown in the third quarter, losing handily with a final score of 48-14.
—James Brizuela, MSNBC Newsweek, 2 Sep. 2025
The second-place San Diego Padres won their game in Minnesota handily on Saturday, so the Dodgers’ lead in the National League West is back down to one game.
—Bill Plunkett, Oc Register, 31 Aug. 2025
Those ages 15 to 19 were handily driving out-migration, followed by individuals ranging in age from 60 to 79.
—Mars King, Twin Cities, 31 Aug. 2025
See All Example Sentences for handily
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“Handily.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handily. Accessed 12 Sep. 2025.
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handily
adverb
hand·i·ly
ˈhan-də-lē
1
: in a skillful manner
2
: easily sense 1
won handily
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