HANDILY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Adverb

in a convenient manner

Example: the switch was conveniently located

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Adverb

with no difficulty

Example: she beat him handily

Synonyms

Conveniently, Handily, Hands down

Antonyms

Inconveniently

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "handily" Many other languages have similar words:

  • Middle English: hendily

🔗 Related Words

handy – A related word in the same word family.

ly – A related word in the same word family.

🧩 Fun Fact

Chaucer's Canterbury Tales show how creatively Middle English speakers mixed vocabularies.

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Words that End with LY ⬅️

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