HANDILY

handily, hands down

(adverb) with no difficulty; “she beat him handily”

handily, conveniently

(adverb) in a convenient manner; “the switch was conveniently located”

Source: WordNet® 3.1

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Etymology

Adverb

handily (comparative more handily, superlative most handily)

(mostly, US) In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently

Source: Wiktionary

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Hand"i*ly, adv. Etym: [See Handy.]

Definition: In a handy manner; skillfully; conveniently.

HANDY

Hand"y, a. [Compar. Handier; superl. Handiest.] Etym: [OE. hendi, AS. hendig (in comp.), fr. hand hand; akin to D. handig, Goth. handugs clever, wise.]

1. Performed by the hand. [Obs.] To draw up and come to handy strokes. Milton.

2. Skillful in using the hand; dexterous; ready; adroit. "Each is handy in his way." Dryden.

3. Ready to the hand; near; also, suited to the use of the hand; convenient; valuable for reference or use; as, my tools are handy; a handy volume.

4. (Naut.)

Definition: Easily managed; obedient to the helm; -- said of a vessel.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition

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