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hand·some (han′səm, hand′-)
adjective
- Now Rare moderately large
- large; impressive; considerable a handsome sum
- generous; magnanimous; gracious a handsome gesture
- good-looking; of pleasing appearance: said esp. of attractiveness that is manly, dignified, or impressive rather than delicate and graceful a handsome lad, a handsome chair
Etymology: orig., easily handled, convenient < ME handsom: see hand & -some
Related Forms:
- handsomely hand′·somely adverb
- handsomeness hand′·some·ness noun
Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2005 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
handsome
modif.
Beautiful or elegant
fine, attractive, good-looking, beautiful, elegant, stately, well-proportioned, impressive, imposing, aristocratic, comely; see also beautiful 1, 2, dignified, stately 2.Having good masculine appearance
good-looking, attractive, dapper, spruce, clean-cut, virile, well-built, athletic, personable, strong, muscular, smooth*, sharp*, sexy*, easy on the eyes*, tall*, dark and handsome*, cute*, hunky*; see also sense 1; manly.Large or extensive
full, ample, considerable; see extensive 1, large 1.Noble
gracious, princely, magnanimous; see noble 2, worthy. See syn. study at beautiful.
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Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Preposition: than
- man: The Groom should always look more handsome than the best man.
Modifies a noun
- mansion: The vicarage is a handsome stone mansion, a little south from the Church.
Modifying Another Word
- ruggedly: Fillion is not only ruggedly handsome, but also has tremendous range.
Used with adjective complement
- look: The Groom should always look more handsome than the best man.
The word usage examples above have been gathered from various sources to reflect current and historical usage. They do not represent the opinions of YourDictionary.com.
O you who turn the wheel and look to windward, Consider Phlebas, who was once handsome and tall as you.
The present fashion is always handsome.
I am the ugliest fairy in the world, and I shall be till people behave themselves as they ought to do. And then I shall grow as handsome as my sisterMrs Doasyouwouldbedoneby.
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