Search results
- Dictionaryhand·some/ˈhan(t)səm/
adjective
- 1. (of a man) good-looking. Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial: "elected by a handsome majority" Similar Opposite
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
HANDSOME definition: 1. A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way: 2. A handsome woman is…. Learn more.
The meaning of HANDSOME is having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance. How to use handsome in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Handsome.
Handsome is always a compliment, an admiring way of describing someone, although it's sometimes used as a way to describe a woman who's not conventionally attractive but is still interesting-looking.
Handsome definition: having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking. See examples of HANDSOME used in a sentence.
7 meanings: 1. (of a man) good-looking, esp in having regular, pleasing, and well-defined features 2. (of a woman) fine-looking.... Click for more definitions.
adj. 1. (of a man) good-looking, esp in having regular, pleasing, and well-defined features. 2. (of a woman) fine-looking in a dignified way. 3. well-proportioned, stately, or comely: a handsome room. 4. liberal or ample: a handsome allowance. 5. gracious or generous: a handsome action. 6. Southwest English pleasant: handsome weather.
Definition of handsome adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
HANDSOME meaning: 1. A handsome man is physically attractive in a traditional, male way: 2. A handsome woman is…. Learn more.
HANDSOME definition: 1. A handsome man is attractive: 2. a large amount of money. Learn more.
Definitions of 'handsome' 1. A handsome man has an attractive face with regular features. [...] 2. A handsome sum of money is a large or generous amount. [formal] [...] More. Synonyms of 'handsome' • good-looking, attractive, gorgeous (informal), fine [...] • generous, large, princely, liberal [...] More. Collocations with the word 'handsome'