Handily and Hardly

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Handily adverb - Without difficulty.

Usage example: handily whipped up a fluffy meringue and spread it on the pie

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Hardly is an antonym for handily.

Nearby Word: handy

Hardly adverb - In a manner so as to cause loss or suffering.

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Handily is an antonym for hardly.

Nearby Word: hard

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