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Synonyms & Similar Words
attractive
beautiful
gorgeous
stunning
lovely
pretty
charming
elegant
refined
cultured
sophisticated
suave
debonair
dashing
handsome
comely
fair
good-looking
pleasant
prepossessing
alluring
captivating
enticing
beguiling
winning
irresistible
appealing
endearing
winsome
personable
affable
genial
pleasant-looking
well-favored
Meaning of Handsome
The primary meaning of the word "Handsome" is relating to or denoting a man who is attractive in a traditional, masculine way, or pleasingly large or generous.
Definitions
- (of a man) attractive in a traditional, masculine way
- pleasingly large or generous
- done or given generously or liberally
Etymology of Handsome
The word "Handsome" originated in the 15th century, from the Old English words "hand" (meaning "fit, suitable") and "some" (meaning "having a certain quality"), with the original meaning being "easy to handle or manage"
Over time, the word evolved to describe something or someone that is pleasing or attractive, with the current meaning of "handsome" as relating to physical attractiveness emerging in the 16th century
Example Uses
- He was a handsome young man with a charming smile
- The hotel room was spacious and handsome, with a beautiful view of the city
- She wrote a handsome check to support the charity
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unattractive
ugly
repulsive
repugnant
unpleasant
unprepossessing
uninviting
unappealing
unsightly
homely
plain
uninteresting
dull
unimpressive
insignificant
meager
scanty
paltry
stingy
miserly
grudging
reluctant
ungenerous