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handsome
[ han-suhm ]
adjective
- having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking:
a handsome man;
a handsome woman.
Antonyms:
- having pleasing proportions, relationships, or arrangements, as of shapes, forms, or colors; attractive:
a handsome house;
a handsome interior.
- considerable, ample, or liberal in amount:
a handsome fortune.
Synonyms: , ,
Antonyms: , , ,
a handsome compliment;
a handsome recommendation.
Antonyms: , ,
- adroit and appealing; graceful:
a handsome speech.
handsome
/ ˈæԻə /
adjective
- (of a man) good-looking, esp in having regular, pleasing, and well-defined features
- (of a woman) fine-looking in a dignified way
- well-proportioned, stately, or comely
a handsome room
- liberal or ample
a handsome allowance
- gracious or generous
a handsome action
- pleasant
handsome weather
noun
- a term of endearment for a beloved person, esp in my handsome
Derived Forms
- ˈԻdz, adverb
- ˈԻdzԱ, noun
Other Word Forms
- Իsdz· adjective
- Իsdz·Ա noun
- p·Իsdz adjective
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of handsome1
Example Sentences
Falling for this handsome, very recent widower was beyond reckless.
One aggravating visual tic is that most of the male characters are photocopies of each other, a stack of handsome men with sandy brown goatees.
By comparison, Democratic nominee Senator John F. Kennedy Jr. was energetic, youthful, handsome, and charismatic.
New York Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took a similar stance, urging transparency for traders in Congress who may have made a handsome sum on advance knowledge.
Luca, a handsome, tattooed pastry chef, first appeared in Season 2, but Poulter reprised the role in the Season 3 finale, much to the delight of fans.
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Someone who is handsome is attractive with a well-proportioned appearance that is suggestive of health and strength. How does handsome compare with lovely, beautiful, and pretty? Learn more on .
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