handsome

verb

(transitive, obsolete) To render handsome.

adjective

Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly:

Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

Of a woman: statuesque, beautiful in a masculine or otherwise imposing way.

Good, appealing, appropriate.

(of weather) Fine, clear and bright.

Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate.

Generous or noble in character.

Ample; moderately large.

(obsolete) Of people and things: dexterous; skillful.

Synonyms for handsome

attractiveadj comelyadj beautifuladj pulchritudinousadj beauteousadj lovelyn prettyadv gracefuladj bigheartedadj elegantadj dashingadj

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