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handsome

[ˈhænsəm]

handsome Definition

good-looking, attractive, and pleasing to the eye.

Using handsome: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "handsome" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He is a handsome man with chiseled features.

  • Example

    She wore a handsome dress to the party.

  • Example

    The house has a handsome garden.

  • Example

    The company made a handsome profit this year.

handsome Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for handsome

Antonyms for handsome

Phrases with handsome

  • a person's character is more important than their physical appearance

    Example

    I don't care if he's not good-looking. Handsome is as handsome does.

  • a large amount of money

    Example

    He was paid a handsome sum for his work on the project.

  • a generous or substantial reward

    Example

    The company offered a handsome reward for anyone who could find the missing documents.

Origins of handsome

from Old English 'handsǣm', meaning 'easy to handle'

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Summary: handsome in Brief

The term 'handsome' [ˈhænsəm] refers to someone or something that is good-looking, attractive, and pleasing to the eye. It can describe people, clothing, buildings, or profits, as in 'The company made a handsome profit this year.' The phrase 'handsome is as handsome does' emphasizes that character is more important than appearance.

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