handsomely

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U.S. allies grew handsomely—and, freed from the need to defend themselves from external threats, they spent much of their newfound wealth expanding their welfare states.

From The Wall Street Journal

Three months after taking office as prime minister last year, Anutin dissolved parliament and called the election, a bet that has paid off handsomely.

From Barron's

However, if you catch them while VIX is increasing rapidly, they can profit handsomely.

From MarketWatch

It has a small, tasteful display centered atop the handsomely upholstered dash console—honestly, the suture-like stitching in contrasting color?

From The Wall Street Journal

Kate and her boys first lived in a “handsomely furnished flat,” but whatever money she had earned in Russia did not last long.

From Literature