Meaning
handsomely, lavishly
- very generously or lavishly (usually of payment or reward)
In a sentence
Il consulente è stato pagato profumatamente per il suo parere.
The consultant was paid handsomely for his opinion.
Hanno ricompensato profumatamente chi ha ritrovato il cane.
They handsomely rewarded whoever found the dog.
Non accetterei quell'incarico noioso nemmeno se mi pagassero profumatamente.
I wouldn't take that boring job even if they paid me handsomely.
Usage notes
- Almost exclusively used with 'pagare' or 'ricompensare' ('pagare profumatamente').