Word: Handsome

Pronunciation

/ˈhænsəm/

Definitions

• Adjective: (adj) Attractive, especially in a manly or dignified way; good-looking. For example: “The actor has a handsome face with chiseled features.”

  • Referring to money or an amount: Generous, ample, considerable. Example: “He received a handsome reward for his efforts.”

• Noun (less commonly): A handsome person or thing. Example: “The young man was quite the handsome around town.”

Phrases

• “A handsome sum”: A large or generous amount of money. Example: “The inheritance was a handsome sum indeed.”
• “Handsome is as handsome does”: This idiomatic expression suggests that one’s true worth is based on their actions rather than their appearance.

Example Sentences

• Adjective: “She couldn’t help but admire her date’s handsome suit and debonair demeanor.”
• “He inherited a handsome Victorian house from his grandmother.”
• Noun: “The leading man was known for being the most handsome in Hollywood.”

Synonyms

• Attractive
• Good-looking
• Dashing
• Charming
• Elegant (for appearance)
• Generous (for amounts)
• Considerable (for quantities)