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handsome definition

hand·some (han′səm, hand′-)

adjective

    1. Now Rare moderately large
    2. large; impressive; considerable a handsome sum
  2. generous; magnanimous; gracious a handsome gesture
  3. 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

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Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
Used by arrangement with John Wiley & Sons, Inc.

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