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Definition handsome

Etymology

From Middle English handsum, hondsom, equivalent to hand +‎ -some. Compare Dutch handzaam, German Low German handsaam. The original sense was ‘easy to handle or use’, hence ‘suitable’ and ‘apt, clever’ (mid 16th century), giving rise to the current appreciatory senses (late 16th century).

Adjective

handsome (comparative more handsome or handsomer, superlative most handsome or handsomest)

1. (of people, things, etc) Having a good appearance; good-looking.
   1. (of a man or boy) Visually attractive; pleasant looking, good-looking.
   2. (of a woman) Striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not typically beautiful.
2. Good, appealing, appropriate.
   1. (of weather) Fine, clear and bright.
   2. Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate.
3. Generous or noble in character.
4. Ample; moderately large.
5. (obsolete, said of things and people) Dexterous; skillful.

Verb

handsome (third-person singular simple present handsomes, present participle handsoming, simple past and past participle handsomed)

1. (transitive, obsolete) To render handsome.

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