# handedly

/ˈhændɪdɫi/ (US) · CEFR C2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/handedly
Updated: 2026-05-07

## Definition

in a way that is easy to manage or use. It is a less common word for doing something skillfully or conveniently.

For teachers: in a dexterous, convenient, or manageable manner. Often used in regional or literary contexts to describe the ease with which a tool or task is handled.

## Examples

- The new tool fits handedly in my pocket.
- She managed the heavy machinery quite handedly despite having very little formal training.
- The protagonist navigates the social complexities of the court handedly, demonstrating a level of political savvy that belies his humble origins.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows the verb or the direct object; more common in North American regional dialects than in standard British English.

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