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(hænsəm)

1. adjective

A handsome man has an attractive face with regular features.

...a tall, dark, handsome sheep farmer.

pretty

Synonyms: good-looking, attractive, gorgeous [informal], fine More Synonyms of handsome

2. adjective

A handsome woman has an attractive appearance with features that are large and regular rather than small and delicate.

...an extremely handsome woman with a beautiful voice.

3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

A handsome sum of money is a large or generous amount.

[formal]

They will make a handsome profit on the property.

Synonyms: generous, large, princely, liberal More Synonyms of handsome

handsomely adverb [ADVERB with verb]

He was rewarded handsomely for his efforts.

Synonyms: generously, amply, richly, liberally More Synonyms of handsome

4. graded adjective

A place such as a building or garden that is handsome is large and well made with an attractive appearance.

...the ports of Dubrovnik and Zadar, with their handsome Renaissance buildings.

handsomely graded adverb [ADVERB -ed]

The drawing-room is handsomely proportioned.

5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun]

If someone has a handsome win or a handsome victory, they get many more points or votes than their opponent.

The opposition won a handsome victory in the election.

handsomely adverb [ADVERB after verb]

The car ran perfectly to the finish, and we won handsomely.

handsome in British English

(ˈhændsəm)

adjective

(of a man) good-looking, esp in having regular, pleasing, and well-defined features

(of a woman) fine-looking in a dignified way

well-proportioned, stately, or comely

a handsome room

liberal or ample

a handsome allowance

gracious or generous

a handsome action

6. Southwest England

pleasant

handsome weather

noun

7. Southwest England

a term of endearment for a beloved person, esp in my handsome

Derived forms

handsomely (ˈhandsomely)

adverb

handsomeness (ˈhandsomeness)

noun

Word origin

C15: handsom easily handled; compare Dutch handzaam; see hand, -some1

handsome in American English

(ˈhænsəm; ˈhændsəm)

adjective

a. Rare

moderately large

large; impressive; considerable

a handsome sum

generous; magnanimous; gracious

a handsome gesture

good-looking; of pleasing appearance

said esp. of attractiveness that is manly, dignified, or impressive rather than delicateand graceful

a handsome lad, a handsome chair

SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbeautiful

Derived forms

handsomely (ˈhandsomely)

adverb

handsomeness (ˈhandsomeness)

noun

Word origin

orig., easily handled, convenient < ME handsom: see hand & -some1

More idioms containing
handsome

handsome is as handsome does

Examples of 'handsome' in a sentence
handsome

You will notice on your right a handsome house on a large lake.The promoters of these schemes also cite the chance for handsome capital appreciation.He is popular and handsome so why would he want a fat slob like me?

In other languages
handsome

British English: handsome /ˈhændsəm/ ADJECTIVE

A handsome man has an attractive face.

...a tall, handsome farmer.

American English: handsome
Arabic: وَسِيم
Brazilian Portuguese: bonito
Chinese: 英俊的
Croatian: zgodan
Czech: pohledný
Danish: smuk
Dutch: knap mooi
European Spanish: bien parecido
Finnish: komea
French: beau
German: gut aussehend
Greek: γοητευτικός για άνδρες
Italian: attraente
Japanese: ハンサムな
Korean: 잘 생긴
Norwegian: flott
Polish: przystojny
European Portuguese: bonito
Romanian: arătos
Russian: привлекательный
Latin American Spanish: bien parecido
Swedish: stilig
Thai: หล่อ
Turkish: yakışıklı
Ukrainian: привабливий
Vietnamese: đẹp trai

Chinese translation of 'handsome'

handsome

(ˈhænsəm)

adj

(= attractive)
1. [man] 英俊的 (yīngjùn de)
2. [woman] 健美的 (jiànměi de)
3. [building] 堂皇的 (tánghuáng de)
1. (= good) [profit, return] 可观(觀)的 (kěguān de)
  ⇒ They made a handsome profit on the sale of the flat. 他们从卖房中获得可观的利润。 (Tāmen cóng màifáng zhōng huòdé kěguān de lìrùn.)
2. [victory] 出色的 (chūsè de)

1 (adjective) in the sense of good-looking

Definition

(of a building, garden, etc.) large, well-made, and with an attractive appearance

Her brother was a handsome young man

Synonyms

good-looking

She noticed him because he was good-looking.

attractive

We are often drawn to attractive people.

gorgeous (informal)

The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous models to sell its products.

fine

You're a very fine woman.

stunning (informal)

A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky.

elegant

Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always.

personable

an attractive and personable man

nice-looking

dishy (informal, mainly British)

comely (old-fashioned)

She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair.

fanciable

well-proportioned

hot (informal)

fit (British, informal)

Opposites

ugly

unattractive

unsightly

unprepossessing

inelegant

2 (adjective) in the sense of generous

Definition

(of an amount of money) generous or large

They will make a handsome profit on the property.

Synonyms

generous

You're very generous with your money.

large

The gang finally left with a large amount of cash and jewellery.

princely

liberal

Make liberal use of spices in the recipe.

considerable

We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs.

lavish

American reviewers are lavish in their praise of this book.

ample

The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen.

abundant

There is an abundant supply of labour.

plentiful

a plentiful supply

bountiful

The land is bountiful and no one starves.

sizable or sizeable

Opposites

mean

small

base

cheap

selfish

meagre

stingy

miserly

ungenerous

Additional synonyms

in the sense of abundant

There is an abundant supply of labour.

Synonyms

plentiful,

full,

rich,

filled,

liberal,

generous,

lavish,

ample,

infinite,

overflowing,

exuberant,

teeming,

copious,

inexhaustible,

bountiful,

luxuriant,

profuse,

rank,

well-provided,

well-supplied,

two a penny,

thick on the ground,

bounteous,

plenteous

in the sense of ample

Definition

more than sufficient

The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen.

Synonyms

plenty of,

great,

rich,

liberal,

broad,

generous,

lavish,

spacious,

abounding,

abundant,

plentiful,

expansive,

copious,

roomy,

unrestricted,

voluminous,

capacious,

profuse,

commodious,

plenteous,

enough and to spare

in the sense of attractive

Definition

appealing to the senses or mind

We are often drawn to attractive people.

Synonyms

seductive,

charming,

tempting,

interesting,

pleasing,

pretty,

fair,

beautiful,

inviting,

engaging,

likable or likeable,

lovely,

winning,

sexy (informal),

pleasant,

handsome,

fetching (informal),

good-looking,

glamorous,

gorgeous (informal),

magnetic,

cute,

irresistible,

enticing,

provocative,

captivating,

beguiling,

alluring,

bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect),

winsome,

comely (old-fashioned),

prepossessing,

hot (informal),

fit (British, informal),

lush (slang)

Synonyms of 'handsome'

handsome

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单词	handsome
释义	Trends of handsome View usage for: handsome (hænsəm) 1. adjective A handsome man has an attractive face with regular features. ...a tall, dark, handsome sheep farmer. pretty Synonyms: good-looking, attractive, gorgeous [informal], fine More Synonyms of handsome 2. adjective A handsome woman has an attractive appearance with features that are large and regular rather than small and delicate. ...an extremely handsome woman with a beautiful voice. 3. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] A handsome sum of money is a large or generous amount. [formal] They will make a handsome profit on the property. Synonyms: generous, large, princely, liberal More Synonyms of handsome handsomely adverb [ADVERB with verb] He was rewarded handsomely for his efforts. Synonyms: generously, amply, richly, liberally More Synonyms of handsome 4. graded adjective A place such as a building or garden that is handsome is large and well made with an attractive appearance. ...the ports of Dubrovnik and Zadar, with their handsome Renaissance buildings. handsomely graded adverb [ADVERB -ed] The drawing-room is handsomely proportioned. 5. adjective [ADJECTIVE noun] If someone has a handsome win or a handsome victory, they get many more points or votes than their opponent. The opposition won a handsome victory in the election. handsomely adverb [ADVERB after verb] The car ran perfectly to the finish, and we won handsomely. handsome in British English (ˈhændsəm) adjective 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 England pleasant handsome weather noun 7. Southwest England a term of endearment for a beloved person, esp in my handsome Derived forms handsomely (ˈhandsomely) adverb handsomeness (ˈhandsomeness) noun Word origin C15: handsom easily handled; compare Dutch handzaam; see hand, -some1 handsome in American English (ˈhænsəm; ˈhændsəm) adjective 1. a. Rare moderately large b. large; impressive; considerable a handsome sum 2. generous; magnanimous; gracious a handsome gesture 3. good-looking; of pleasing appearance said esp. of attractiveness that is manly, dignified, or impressive rather than delicateand graceful a handsome lad, a handsome chair SIMILAR WORDS: ˈbeautiful Derived forms handsomely (ˈhandsomely) adverb handsomeness (ˈhandsomeness) noun Word origin orig., easily handled, convenient < ME handsom: see hand & -some1 More idioms containing handsome handsome is as handsome does Examples of 'handsome' in a sentence handsome You will notice on your right a handsome house on a large lake. Begg, Ean & Rich, Deike On the Trail of Merlin - a guide to the Celtic mystery tradition (1991) The promoters of these schemes also cite the chance for handsome capital appreciation. Times, Sunday Times (2007) He is popular and handsome so why would he want a fat slob like me? The Sun (2015) In other languages handsome British English: handsome /ˈhændsəm/ ADJECTIVE A handsome man has an attractive face. ...a tall, handsome farmer. American English: handsome Arabic: وَسِيم Brazilian Portuguese: bonito Chinese: 英俊的 Croatian: zgodan Czech: pohledný Danish: smuk Dutch: knap mooi European Spanish: bien parecido Finnish: komea French: beau German: gut aussehend Greek: γοητευτικός για άνδρες Italian: attraente Japanese: ハンサムな Korean: 잘 생긴 Norwegian: flott Polish: przystojny European Portuguese: bonito Romanian: arătos Russian: привлекательный Latin American Spanish: bien parecido Swedish: stilig Thai: หล่อ Turkish: yakışıklı Ukrainian: привабливий Vietnamese: đẹp trai Chinese translation of 'handsome' handsome (ˈhænsəm) adj (= attractive) [man] 英俊的 (yīngjùn de) [woman] 健美的 (jiànměi de) [building] 堂皇的 (tánghuáng de) (= good) [profit, return] 可观(觀)的 (kěguān de) ⇒ They made a handsome profit on the sale of the flat. 他们从卖房中获得可观的利润。 (Tāmen cóng màifáng zhōng huòdé kěguān de lìrùn.) [victory] 出色的 (chūsè de) 1 (adjective) in the sense of good-looking Definition (of a building, garden, etc.) large, well-made, and with an attractive appearance Her brother was a handsome young man Synonyms good-looking She noticed him because he was good-looking. attractive We are often drawn to attractive people. gorgeous (informal) The cosmetics industry uses gorgeous models to sell its products. fine You're a very fine woman. stunning (informal) A stunning display of fireworks lit up the sky. elegant Patricia looked as beautiful and elegant as always. personable an attractive and personable man nice-looking dishy (informal, mainly British) comely (old-fashioned) She was a comely woman with a mass of dark brown hair. fanciable well-proportioned hot (informal) fit (British, informal) Opposites ugly , unattractive , unsightly , unprepossessing , inelegant 2 (adjective) in the sense of generous Definition (of an amount of money) generous or large They will make a handsome profit on the property. Synonyms generous You're very generous with your money. large The gang finally left with a large amount of cash and jewellery. princely liberal Make liberal use of spices in the recipe. considerable We have already spent a considerable amount of money on repairs. lavish American reviewers are lavish in their praise of this book. ample The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen. abundant There is an abundant supply of labour. plentiful a plentiful supply bountiful The land is bountiful and no one starves. sizable or sizeable Opposites mean , small , base , cheap , selfish , meagre , stingy , miserly , ungenerous Additional synonyms in the sense of abundant There is an abundant supply of labour. Synonyms plentiful, full, rich, filled, liberal, generous, lavish, ample, infinite, overflowing, exuberant, teeming, copious, inexhaustible, bountiful, luxuriant, profuse, rank, well-provided, well-supplied, two a penny, thick on the ground, bounteous, plenteous in the sense of ample Definition more than sufficient The design gave ample space for a good-sized kitchen. Synonyms plenty of, great, rich, liberal, broad, generous, lavish, spacious, abounding, abundant, plentiful, expansive, copious, roomy, unrestricted, voluminous, capacious, profuse, commodious, plenteous, enough and to spare in the sense of attractive Definition appealing to the senses or mind We are often drawn to attractive people. Synonyms seductive, charming, tempting, interesting, pleasing, pretty, fair, beautiful, inviting, engaging, likable or likeable, lovely, winning, sexy (informal), pleasant, handsome, fetching (informal), good-looking, glamorous, gorgeous (informal), magnetic, cute, irresistible, enticing, provocative, captivating, beguiling, alluring, bonny (Scottish, NorthernEngland, dialect), winsome, comely (old-fashioned), prepossessing, hot (informal), fit (British, informal), lush (slang) Synonyms of 'handsome' handsome Explore 'handsome' in the dictionary
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