Liberal Dictionary English Dictionary
adverb
- skillfully; dexterously; expertly: to manage a boat handily.
- conveniently: The books were handily at his side.
- easily: We won handily.
- Midland U.S. rightly; readily: You can’t handily blame him.
adverb
- in a handy way or manner
- conveniently or suitablyhandily nearby
- US and Canadian easilythe horse won handily
“easily,” 1610s, from handy + -ly (2). Earlier it meant “done by hand” (late 14c.).