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handsome

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈhænsəm/

handsome means: A man or boy who looks attractive.

adjective

ATTRACTIVE MANA2

A man or boy who looks attractive.

  • He is very handsome.
  • Her brother grew into a handsome young man.
  • Who is that handsome actor?

Similar words: good-looking, attractive

Opposites: ugly

Common phrases: a handsome man, a handsome boy, tall and handsome

STRIKING WOMANC1

A woman who looks attractive because of her strong, impressive features or appearance.

  • She was a handsome woman.
  • His handsome aunt stood tall beside the fireplace.
  • The portrait shows a handsome woman with strong features.

Similar words: striking, attractive

Common phrases: a handsome woman, handsome features

FITTING BEHAVIORC2

Done in a suitable, proper, and graceful way.

  • His apology was a handsome gesture.
  • She thanked him for his handsome conduct.
  • The old account praises his handsome manner of settling the dispute.

Similar words: graceful, proper, appropriate

Opposites: improper

Common phrases: handsome conduct, a handsome gesture, a handsome apology

Questions about handsome

What does handsome mean?

A man or boy who looks attractive.

What is handsome in other languages?

Türkçe: yakışıklı · Español: guapo · Français: beau · Deutsch: gut aussehend · Italiano: bello · 日本語: ハンサムな

How do you pronounce handsome?

It is pronounced /ˈhænsəm/.

How do you use handsome in a sentence?

He is very handsome. Her brother grew into a handsome young man.

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