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Definition of handsome - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
attractive lookspleasing in appearance, especially for men
- He is considered very handsome in his sharp suit..
2.
characterUK generous or noble in characterUK
- He is known for his handsome deeds.
3.
generositygenerous or ample in amount
- They donated a handsome sum to charity.
Expressions with handsome
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earn a large amount of money from business
The company made a handsome profit last quarter.
physically attractive with tall height and dark hair or features
She described her date as tall, dark, and handsome.
good actions show true handsomeness beyond looks
Handsome is as handsome does, so be kind and honest.
large financial gain from a business or investment
The company reported a handsome profit this quarter.
with a large or impressive difference in result
She won the election by a handsome margin.
give very good results or rewards
Hard work can pay handsome dividends in the future.
act in a generous or noble way
He decided to do the handsome thing and help her.
expresses that true beauty comes from good actions and behavior
Handsome is that handsome does, so be kind to others.
Origin of handsome
Middle English, handsom (easy to handle)
Terms with handsome included in their meaning
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acting
conventionally handsome man suitable for lead roles
handsome man
handsome, well-built man
attractive man
very handsome and muscular man
mythology
very handsome young man
celebrity
handsome male celebrity admired by many
Examples of handsome in a sentence
She couldn't take her eyes off his handsome face. His handsome nature won him many friends. She was praised for her handsome contribution to the charity. The bonus was a handsome reward for his efforts. They received a handsome inheritance from their uncle.
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- French:beau, noble, ...
- German:gutaussehend, großzügig, ...
- Italian:attraente, nobile, ...
- Spanish:atractivo, noble, ...
- Portuguese:bonito, nobre, ...
- Chinese:英俊的, 高尚的, ...
- Japanese:ハンサムな, 寛大な, ...
- Arabic:وَسِيم, كَرِيم, ...
- Hebrew:נָאָה, אֲצִילִי, ...
- Russian:красивый, великодушный, ...
- Ukrainian:гарний, благородний, ...
- Hindi:आकर्षक, उदार, ...
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