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Meaning of handsome
The primary meaning of "handsome" is having a pleasing and attractive appearance.
Etymology of handsome
The word "handsome" has its roots in Old English "hand" and "sōm" (meaning "agreeable to" or "in harmony with"), and initially meant "easy to handle" or "convenient"
Over time, the meaning shifted to "of pleasing appearance" in the 16th century, influenced by the concept of something being "at hand" or readily available, and thus, easily appreciated for its attractiveness
Synonyms
attractive
good-looking
gorgeous
stunning
beautiful
lovely
pretty
charming
elegant
refined
cultured
sophisticated
dashing
debonair
suave
handsome
comely
fair
fine
pleasing
alluring
captivating
enticing
beguiling
mesmerizing
spellbinding
dazzling
impressive
striking
prepossessing
winning
appealing
engaging
pleasant
agreeable
nice
likable
affable
genial
cordial
warm
inviting
pleasant-looking
well-favored
personable
Definitions
- (of a person) pleasingly attractive or good-looking
- * (of a thing) pleasingly attractive or well-proportioned
- * (of an amount) generously large
Usage Examples
- The handsome young actor quickly gained a large following due to his charming on-screen presence
- * The old mansion was a handsome example of 19th-century architecture, with its ornate facade and well-manicured gardens
Antonyms
unattractive
ugly
unsightly
uninviting
unpleasant
disagreeable
repulsive
repugnant
distasteful
unappealing
unprepossessing
unimpressive
dull
plain
homely
awkward
clumsy
coarse
rough
crude
grotesque
hideous
ghastly
frightful
appalling
horrifying
repellant
off-putting
unlovely
uncomely
unalluring