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   Hand·some

   /ˈhan(t)səm/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a man) good-looking. Similar good-lookingnice-lookingattractivepersonablestrikingstunningfinewell proportionedwell formedinformal:hunkydishyhotgorgeousdrop-dead gorgeoustastyfanciableknockoutfitcutespunkyrare:sightlyOpposite ugly
   • ▪ (of a woman) striking and imposing in good looks rather than conventionally pretty. Similar strikingimposingprepossessingelegantstatelydignifiedstatuesquegood-lookingnice-lookingattractivepersonableOpposite plain
   • ▪ (of a thing) well made, imposing, and of obvious quality: "handsome cookbooks"
   • 2. (of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial: "elected by a handsome majority" Similar substantialconsiderablesizeablelargebigampleabundantbumperplentifulgenerouslavishliberalbountifulprincelybonnyinformal:tidywhoppingwhopping greatthumpingthumping greatkinglynot to be sneezed atwhackingwhacking greatginormousliterary:plenteousbounteousOpposite meager

   Word Origin Middle English: from hand + -some1. The original sense was ‘easy to handle or use’, hence ‘suitable’ and ‘apt, clever’ (mid 16th century), giving rise to the current appreciatory senses (late 16th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. handsomeness noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › handsomeHandsome Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of HANDSOME is having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance. How to use handsome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Handsome.

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   Handsome definition: having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking. See examples of HANDSOME used in a sentence.

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   HANDSOME definition: 1. A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way: 2. A handsome woman is…. Learn more.

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   HANDSOME meaning: 1. A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way: 2. A handsome woman is…. Learn more.

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   Handsome is always a compliment, an admiring way of describing someone, although it's sometimes used as a way to describe a woman who's not conventionally attractive but is still interesting-looking.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishHANDSOME definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 days ago · 1. adjective. A handsome man has an attractive face with regular features. ...a tall, dark, handsome sheep farmer. pretty. Synonyms: good-looking, attractive, gorgeous [informal], fine More Synonyms of handsome. 2. adjective. A handsome woman has an attractive appearance with features that are large and regular rather than small and delicate .

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionhandsome adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   handsome (of a man) pleasant to look at; (of a woman) pleasant to look at, with strong features rather than small, delicate ones: He was described as “ tall, dark, and handsome.” Joan Crawford was a handsome woman.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishHANDSOME | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   HANDSOME definition: 1. A handsome man is attractive: 2. a large amount of money. Learn more.

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    Handsome definition: having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking. See examples of HANDSOME used in a sentence.

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    Definitions of 'handsome' 1. A handsome man has an attractive face with regular features. [...] 2. A handsome sum of money is a large or generous amount. [formal] [...] More. Synonyms of 'handsome' • good-looking, attractive, gorgeous (informal), fine [...] • generous, large, princely, liberal [...] More. Collocations with the word 'handsome'