handsome
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handsomest
Britannica Dictionary definition of HANDSOME
[also more handsome; most handsome]
1
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pleasing to look at
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attractive
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It was a handsome house situated on a large lot.
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The book includes many handsome illustrations.
especially
of a person
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having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone
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a handsome face
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I predict that someone tall, dark, and handsome is going to come into your life.
◊ Men are more frequently described as handsome than women.
2
always used before a noun
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large in size or amount
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He inherited a handsome fortune.
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He made a handsome profit on the sale of the house.
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They made handsome [=generous] contributions to charity.
3
always used before a noun
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done or achieved in an impressive way
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The book is a handsome tribute to a great poet.
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(chiefly Brit) She won a handsome victory in the election.
— handsomely
adverb-
The book is handsomely illustrated with ink drawings.
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He was handsomely [=generously] rewarded for his loyalty.
— handsomeness
noun [noncount]-
an actor known for his rugged handsomeness
