Definition of handsome in English:

handsome

adjectivehandsomest, handsomer ˈhans(ə)mˈhæn(t)səm

1(of a man) good-looking.
Example sentencesExamples
- He's handsome, with chiselled good looks and hypnotic blue eyes that make Mel Gibson's pale by comparison.
- I have now place my first personal ad, inviting handsome fellows to ball games.
- These are fine, upstanding, handsome men, who were all wearing their formal uniforms and drinking heavily.
- The other bloke was handsome, tall, drink in hand and lazily people watching as I had been.
- When he was courting Gertrude, he was a handsome man and a fine dancer.
- He was extraordinarily handsome - better looking than most movie stars.
- There's Irene at the wedding of a handsome chap and spunky blonde who we now call the mayor and mayoress.
- In the same way as the handsome David replaced the good-looking Saul, Esther replaced Vashti.
- I know I'm crazy, I mean who wouldn't want to go on a date with this cute and handsome guy?
- Now, I don't find Brad Pitt in the slightest bit attractive, but I can accept that he's a handsome man.
- I wouldn't say he's especially handsome, although he's reasonably good looking and presentable.
- His face emerged for the first time, giving her a view of a stunningly handsome man of about thirty.
- And he backed up a few steps and saw that a stunningly handsome man replaced the black hood and long cloak.
- There is this girl who is very flirty with almost every guy she meets, especially tall, cute, handsome guys.
- He couldn't deny that he was a handsome man, with fine features and light hair that waved over his forehead.
- He's a very handsome guy, as you know, apparently, still good looking.
- He was handsome, she was gorgeous and on screen they were electric.
- And the great story of this is this little shy governess who isn't all that attractive really but she gets the handsome man, she gets Rochester.
- But the man in her life, a trim, handsome fellow who works as an airline pilot, was sitting on the edge of the bed in his running gear, and tapping on a laptop.
- Growing up he was tall and good looking and could be described as the most handsome man in the parish.
Synonyms
good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable, striking, stunning, fine, well-proportioned, well-formed
informal hunky, dishy, hot, gorgeous, drop-dead gorgeous, tasty, fanciable, knockout
British informal fit
North American informal cute
Australian/New Zealand informal spunky
rare sightly
1. 1.1 (of a woman) striking and imposing rather than conventionally pretty.
  Example sentencesExamples
  A tall, handsome woman with the colouring and cheekbones of her Irish engineer father, Murphy exudes both strength and sensitivity.
  A handsome girl, elegantly dressed and holding a large fan, gazes out over the balustrade.
  She's now a quite handsome woman, I don't really know her but we have a mutual friend.
  A tall, strong, handsome woman, she looks momentarily lost and vulnerable.
  Actually, he reflected, Hannah Zachal was a handsome woman, despite her prickly personality.
  Rather, she was handsome with long bones, lean muscles, and almost no fat.
  She was a handsome woman then of course, the prettiest in Shepherds Bush some said.
  The handsome woman was well-liked - her graceful and cheery disposition a welcome addition to the small community of Opunake.
  The man jokingly uttered an ‘Eh,’ sitting back as a rather handsome waitress visited our table.
  A strikingly handsome woman, she was a pillar of the New York literary establishment, much sought after by men.
  The reporters are all Emma Thompson / Kate Winslet clones, handsome women, but not too pretty.
  She had handsome, rather than pretty, features and deep brown eyes.
  He shows genuine fondness for her as a strikingly handsome woman.
  Besides which, dangerous or no, she was a rather handsome woman.
  Loren won a beauty contest at the age of 14, and she and Romilda, who was a handsome woman herself, embarked on careers as film extras.
  Amelia Grayson had always been a handsome woman.
  Jean was a handsome woman with awesome personal charm and great presence.
  She was a tall woman, almost regal looking, however under no stretch of the imagination could she be described as pretty, although she was handsome.
  For as well as being intelligent, she was a handsome woman!
  Belinda is a handsome woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to John Cusack.
  Synonyms
  striking, imposing, prepossessing, elegant, stately, dignified, statuesque, good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable
2. 1.2 (of a thing) well made, imposing, and of obvious quality.
  handsome cookery books
  Example sentencesExamples
  What I like most about the Armor-Tuff finish is its handsome, subdued appearance and non-reflective qualities.
  They said, however, that it was a handsome town and that with continued effort and support from businesses and individuals it had great potential.
  The leading falcon was handsome all right, but there is a strange quality about him.
  The nearby town centre has a popular street market and handsome buildings.
  This colorful and handsome site featuring fine gifts and collectibles is a breeze to navigate through.
  The Observer has had to apologise for saying the handsome town of North Shields is in Northumbria.
  It is the more disappointing that the handsome, generously illustrated volume that has finally been published shows no evidence of new investigation.
  Serious hunters have long sought Zeiss riflescopes for their handsome looks and quality optics.
  Underwood is clearly a handsome house in very generous grounds.
  Situated on the eastern edge of the New Town, this first-floor property forms part of a handsome Georgian building.
  The contents are systematically arranged and liberally illustrated with handsome and informative colour photographs and diagrams.
  The government and commercial buildings - excluding the many pubs littering the entire town - were handsome and well maintained.
  Built in 1778, this handsome town house is set within screened gardens that overlook Banff and the mouth of the River Deveron.
  A bonfire flares beside the handsome, Tudor-style Redstone Inn, the town's big hotel and restaurant.
  He lived with his parents, two sisters and one brother in a large, handsome sylvan residence outside the town.
  The original capital had been Ciutedella at the western end, a site favoured by the Arabs: the town is still run from the handsome palace alley built for their governor.
2(of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial.
he was elected by a handsome majority
Example sentencesExamples
- Today, we still own the vast majority of these shares, plus we've received handsome dividends (the income paid by shares) along the way.
- One of my best Wiltshire Leaks is obviously behind a letter bearing a handsome cheque for five crisp crunchies, no less.
- Winning first prize, it was supposed to bring the first-time author the handsome sum of five hundred dollars.
- First of all one has to pay quite a handsome sum of money for its large cage and feed.
- Remember, all states but Queensland already charge a handsome sum in petrol taxes.
- Under the government guidelines, journalists cough up a handsome sum of money to the government and individual officials.
- The handsome sum of E1,000 was raised and a cheque for that amount has gone to the Special Olympics.
- Father had to pay a handsome sum, but when it comes to my mother, he spares no expense.
- Moreover his brothers got paid a handsome sum not to develop state-owned lands in Arizona.
- But his compensation as a discard was substantial - a handsome pension and a barony in 1761, when even his minor post was needed for someone else.
- Mind you, it is a pity that other Scottish pundits are not as forthright as Walker was last week, many evidently willing to accept handsome pay packets for doing little more than stating the obvious.
- The handsome tributes paid to her at last week's annual Town Council meeting were no less than she deserved.
- Officers and councillors are not our masters but servants of the populace, the council tax payers make their handsome salaries, pension conditions and allowances possible.
- I paid a handsome sum of twenty dollars for home plate box seats.
- Certain politicians and federal judges were actually paid handsome sums in order to coronate Hayes and to overturn the election.
- Tourists who flock to the city pay guides handsome sums to walk in places where he never trod, and drink in pubs where he only slaked his thirst on paper.
- This service would cost Prakong a handsome sum of 40,000 baht.
- That both sides have offered their respective industries handsome sums in state funding cannot be disputed.
- Congratulations to those involved with the venture as a very handsome sum of money was raised and overall it was a great night, enjoyed by all present.
- They'll tell us so much, and no more, and demand handsome sums because they know publishers are desperate to get their names into print and shift some trees.
Synonyms
substantial, considerable, sizeable, large, big, ample, abundant, bumper, plentiful
generous, lavish, liberal, bountiful, princely
Scottish &amp Northern English bonny
informal tidy, whopping, whopping great, thumping, thumping great, kingly, not to be sneezed at
British informal whacking, whacking great, ginormous
literary plenteous, bounteous

Phrases

handsome is as handsome does

proverb Character and behaviour are more important than appearance.
Example sentencesExamples
- He didn't look overly impressive when beating Straw Bear at Sandown last month but handsome is as handsome does and Philip Hobbs’ grey still got the job done.
- "Handsome is as handsome does, sweetheart," she pleaded, interceding for the orphan with arms that were still beautiful.
- He's a handsome man, not as handsome perhaps as my real father but handsome is as handsome does and this man is no philanderer, he cherishes Mother.
- Blandford resident Sue Joyal and her stallion, WBM's Commodore, prove handsome is as handsome does.
- If handsome is as handsome does, in this case handsome does very well indeed.
- It’s a very handsome looking camera but, as the saying goes, handsome is as handsome does.

Derivatives

handsomeness

noun

His accent is a weird mixture of Robert De Niro and Jimmy Durante, radiating guignol menace and barbaric handsomeness, especially when called upon to make an exhibition of himself as the grotesque civic celebrity he has become.
Example sentencesExamples
- His dark, high-cheeked handsomeness impressed Ian Dalrymple, who cast him in his film of George Moore's gloomy Victorian novel, Esther Waters.
- Standing nearly 6ft 4in and built like the proverbial brick outhouse, the Russian's brooding handsomeness makes him one of the few genuine new stars of the men's game.
- There's the beauty of swallowing, the loveliness, the sharp breath from the bottle's neck and the handsomeness of that first taste, it rings out, shudders the walls.
- In his physical prime, which seemed to last a long time, the face had a fine-boned handsomeness that sometimes appeared attractively vulnerable, set in the frothing hair that could look like a nimbus with the light behind him.

Origin

Middle English: from hand + -some¹. 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).

The original sense, showing that the root word is hand, was ‘easy to handle or use’. In the mid 16th century this developed to ‘suitable’ and ‘apt, clever’. The current senses ‘good-looking’ and ‘striking, of fine quality’ followed soon after. In the proverb handsome is as handsome does the original reference was to chivalrous or genteel behaviour.

Definition of handsome in US English:

handsome

adjectiveˈhan(t)səmˈhæn(t)səm

1(of a man) good-looking.
Example sentencesExamples
- He's a very handsome guy, as you know, apparently, still good looking.
- He couldn't deny that he was a handsome man, with fine features and light hair that waved over his forehead.
- There's Irene at the wedding of a handsome chap and spunky blonde who we now call the mayor and mayoress.
- When he was courting Gertrude, he was a handsome man and a fine dancer.
- But the man in her life, a trim, handsome fellow who works as an airline pilot, was sitting on the edge of the bed in his running gear, and tapping on a laptop.
- He was handsome, she was gorgeous and on screen they were electric.
- Now, I don't find Brad Pitt in the slightest bit attractive, but I can accept that he's a handsome man.
- I wouldn't say he's especially handsome, although he's reasonably good looking and presentable.
- I have now place my first personal ad, inviting handsome fellows to ball games.
- His face emerged for the first time, giving her a view of a stunningly handsome man of about thirty.
- The other bloke was handsome, tall, drink in hand and lazily people watching as I had been.
- There is this girl who is very flirty with almost every guy she meets, especially tall, cute, handsome guys.
- Growing up he was tall and good looking and could be described as the most handsome man in the parish.
- In the same way as the handsome David replaced the good-looking Saul, Esther replaced Vashti.
- He was extraordinarily handsome - better looking than most movie stars.
- And the great story of this is this little shy governess who isn't all that attractive really but she gets the handsome man, she gets Rochester.
- He's handsome, with chiselled good looks and hypnotic blue eyes that make Mel Gibson's pale by comparison.
- And he backed up a few steps and saw that a stunningly handsome man replaced the black hood and long cloak.
- These are fine, upstanding, handsome men, who were all wearing their formal uniforms and drinking heavily.
- I know I'm crazy, I mean who wouldn't want to go on a date with this cute and handsome guy?
Synonyms
good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable, striking, stunning, fine, well-proportioned, well-formed
1. 1.1 (of a woman) striking and imposing in good looks rather than conventionally pretty.
  Example sentencesExamples
  He shows genuine fondness for her as a strikingly handsome woman.
  The handsome woman was well-liked - her graceful and cheery disposition a welcome addition to the small community of Opunake.
  Jean was a handsome woman with awesome personal charm and great presence.
  A tall, strong, handsome woman, she looks momentarily lost and vulnerable.
  The reporters are all Emma Thompson / Kate Winslet clones, handsome women, but not too pretty.
  A handsome girl, elegantly dressed and holding a large fan, gazes out over the balustrade.
  A tall, handsome woman with the colouring and cheekbones of her Irish engineer father, Murphy exudes both strength and sensitivity.
  Rather, she was handsome with long bones, lean muscles, and almost no fat.
  Amelia Grayson had always been a handsome woman.
  She had handsome, rather than pretty, features and deep brown eyes.
  A strikingly handsome woman, she was a pillar of the New York literary establishment, much sought after by men.
  She was a handsome woman then of course, the prettiest in Shepherds Bush some said.
  Loren won a beauty contest at the age of 14, and she and Romilda, who was a handsome woman herself, embarked on careers as film extras.
  Besides which, dangerous or no, she was a rather handsome woman.
  She was a tall woman, almost regal looking, however under no stretch of the imagination could she be described as pretty, although she was handsome.
  She's now a quite handsome woman, I don't really know her but we have a mutual friend.
  Belinda is a handsome woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to John Cusack.
  The man jokingly uttered an ‘Eh,’ sitting back as a rather handsome waitress visited our table.
  Actually, he reflected, Hannah Zachal was a handsome woman, despite her prickly personality.
  For as well as being intelligent, she was a handsome woman!
  Synonyms
  striking, imposing, prepossessing, elegant, stately, dignified, statuesque, good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable
2. 1.2 (of a thing) well made, imposing, and of obvious quality.
  handsome cookbooks
  a handsome country town
  Example sentencesExamples
  The Observer has had to apologise for saying the handsome town of North Shields is in Northumbria.
  This colorful and handsome site featuring fine gifts and collectibles is a breeze to navigate through.
  A bonfire flares beside the handsome, Tudor-style Redstone Inn, the town's big hotel and restaurant.
  The nearby town centre has a popular street market and handsome buildings.
  The contents are systematically arranged and liberally illustrated with handsome and informative colour photographs and diagrams.
  Underwood is clearly a handsome house in very generous grounds.
  The government and commercial buildings - excluding the many pubs littering the entire town - were handsome and well maintained.
  Built in 1778, this handsome town house is set within screened gardens that overlook Banff and the mouth of the River Deveron.
  They said, however, that it was a handsome town and that with continued effort and support from businesses and individuals it had great potential.
  What I like most about the Armor-Tuff finish is its handsome, subdued appearance and non-reflective qualities.
  It is the more disappointing that the handsome, generously illustrated volume that has finally been published shows no evidence of new investigation.
  Situated on the eastern edge of the New Town, this first-floor property forms part of a handsome Georgian building.
  The leading falcon was handsome all right, but there is a strange quality about him.
  The original capital had been Ciutedella at the western end, a site favoured by the Arabs: the town is still run from the handsome palace alley built for their governor.
  He lived with his parents, two sisters and one brother in a large, handsome sylvan residence outside the town.
  Serious hunters have long sought Zeiss riflescopes for their handsome looks and quality optics.
2(of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial.
elected by a handsome majority
Example sentencesExamples
- Officers and councillors are not our masters but servants of the populace, the council tax payers make their handsome salaries, pension conditions and allowances possible.
- Mind you, it is a pity that other Scottish pundits are not as forthright as Walker was last week, many evidently willing to accept handsome pay packets for doing little more than stating the obvious.
- One of my best Wiltshire Leaks is obviously behind a letter bearing a handsome cheque for five crisp crunchies, no less.
- Certain politicians and federal judges were actually paid handsome sums in order to coronate Hayes and to overturn the election.
- First of all one has to pay quite a handsome sum of money for its large cage and feed.
- The handsome sum of E1,000 was raised and a cheque for that amount has gone to the Special Olympics.
- I paid a handsome sum of twenty dollars for home plate box seats.
- Congratulations to those involved with the venture as a very handsome sum of money was raised and overall it was a great night, enjoyed by all present.
- Moreover his brothers got paid a handsome sum not to develop state-owned lands in Arizona.
- Today, we still own the vast majority of these shares, plus we've received handsome dividends (the income paid by shares) along the way.
- But his compensation as a discard was substantial - a handsome pension and a barony in 1761, when even his minor post was needed for someone else.
- Under the government guidelines, journalists cough up a handsome sum of money to the government and individual officials.
- Tourists who flock to the city pay guides handsome sums to walk in places where he never trod, and drink in pubs where he only slaked his thirst on paper.
- That both sides have offered their respective industries handsome sums in state funding cannot be disputed.
- Winning first prize, it was supposed to bring the first-time author the handsome sum of five hundred dollars.
- Remember, all states but Queensland already charge a handsome sum in petrol taxes.
- This service would cost Prakong a handsome sum of 40,000 baht.
- Father had to pay a handsome sum, but when it comes to my mother, he spares no expense.
- They'll tell us so much, and no more, and demand handsome sums because they know publishers are desperate to get their names into print and shift some trees.
- The handsome tributes paid to her at last week's annual Town Council meeting were no less than she deserved.
Synonyms
substantial, considerable, sizeable, large, big, ample, abundant, bumper, plentiful

Phrases

handsome is as handsome does

proverb Character and behavior are more important than appearance.
Example sentencesExamples
- Blandford resident Sue Joyal and her stallion, WBM's Commodore, prove handsome is as handsome does.
- It’s a very handsome looking camera but, as the saying goes, handsome is as handsome does.
- "Handsome is as handsome does, sweetheart," she pleaded, interceding for the orphan with arms that were still beautiful.
- He didn't look overly impressive when beating Straw Bear at Sandown last month but handsome is as handsome does and Philip Hobbs’ grey still got the job done.
- He's a handsome man, not as handsome perhaps as my real father but handsome is as handsome does and this man is no philanderer, he cherishes Mother.
- If handsome is as handsome does, in this case handsome does very well indeed.

Origin

Middle English: from hand + -some. 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).

单词	handsome
释义	Definition of handsome in English: handsome adjectivehandsomest, handsomer ˈhans(ə)mˈhæn(t)səm 1(of a man) good-looking. Example sentencesExamples He's handsome, with chiselled good looks and hypnotic blue eyes that make Mel Gibson's pale by comparison. I have now place my first personal ad, inviting handsome fellows to ball games. These are fine, upstanding, handsome men, who were all wearing their formal uniforms and drinking heavily. The other bloke was handsome, tall, drink in hand and lazily people watching as I had been. When he was courting Gertrude, he was a handsome man and a fine dancer. He was extraordinarily handsome - better looking than most movie stars. There's Irene at the wedding of a handsome chap and spunky blonde who we now call the mayor and mayoress. In the same way as the handsome David replaced the good-looking Saul, Esther replaced Vashti. I know I'm crazy, I mean who wouldn't want to go on a date with this cute and handsome guy? Now, I don't find Brad Pitt in the slightest bit attractive, but I can accept that he's a handsome man. I wouldn't say he's especially handsome, although he's reasonably good looking and presentable. His face emerged for the first time, giving her a view of a stunningly handsome man of about thirty. And he backed up a few steps and saw that a stunningly handsome man replaced the black hood and long cloak. There is this girl who is very flirty with almost every guy she meets, especially tall, cute, handsome guys. He couldn't deny that he was a handsome man, with fine features and light hair that waved over his forehead. He's a very handsome guy, as you know, apparently, still good looking. He was handsome, she was gorgeous and on screen they were electric. And the great story of this is this little shy governess who isn't all that attractive really but she gets the handsome man, she gets Rochester. But the man in her life, a trim, handsome fellow who works as an airline pilot, was sitting on the edge of the bed in his running gear, and tapping on a laptop. Growing up he was tall and good looking and could be described as the most handsome man in the parish. Synonyms good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable, striking, stunning, fine, well-proportioned, well-formed informal hunky, dishy, hot, gorgeous, drop-dead gorgeous, tasty, fanciable, knockout British informal fit North American informal cute Australian/New Zealand informal spunky rare sightly 1.1 (of a woman) striking and imposing rather than conventionally pretty. Example sentencesExamples A tall, handsome woman with the colouring and cheekbones of her Irish engineer father, Murphy exudes both strength and sensitivity. A handsome girl, elegantly dressed and holding a large fan, gazes out over the balustrade. She's now a quite handsome woman, I don't really know her but we have a mutual friend. A tall, strong, handsome woman, she looks momentarily lost and vulnerable. Actually, he reflected, Hannah Zachal was a handsome woman, despite her prickly personality. Rather, she was handsome with long bones, lean muscles, and almost no fat. She was a handsome woman then of course, the prettiest in Shepherds Bush some said. The handsome woman was well-liked - her graceful and cheery disposition a welcome addition to the small community of Opunake. The man jokingly uttered an ‘Eh,’ sitting back as a rather handsome waitress visited our table. A strikingly handsome woman, she was a pillar of the New York literary establishment, much sought after by men. The reporters are all Emma Thompson / Kate Winslet clones, handsome women, but not too pretty. She had handsome, rather than pretty, features and deep brown eyes. He shows genuine fondness for her as a strikingly handsome woman. Besides which, dangerous or no, she was a rather handsome woman. Loren won a beauty contest at the age of 14, and she and Romilda, who was a handsome woman herself, embarked on careers as film extras. Amelia Grayson had always been a handsome woman. Jean was a handsome woman with awesome personal charm and great presence. She was a tall woman, almost regal looking, however under no stretch of the imagination could she be described as pretty, although she was handsome. For as well as being intelligent, she was a handsome woman! Belinda is a handsome woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to John Cusack. Synonyms striking, imposing, prepossessing, elegant, stately, dignified, statuesque, good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable 1.2 (of a thing) well made, imposing, and of obvious quality. handsome cookery books Example sentencesExamples What I like most about the Armor-Tuff finish is its handsome, subdued appearance and non-reflective qualities. They said, however, that it was a handsome town and that with continued effort and support from businesses and individuals it had great potential. The leading falcon was handsome all right, but there is a strange quality about him. The nearby town centre has a popular street market and handsome buildings. This colorful and handsome site featuring fine gifts and collectibles is a breeze to navigate through. The Observer has had to apologise for saying the handsome town of North Shields is in Northumbria. It is the more disappointing that the handsome, generously illustrated volume that has finally been published shows no evidence of new investigation. Serious hunters have long sought Zeiss riflescopes for their handsome looks and quality optics. Underwood is clearly a handsome house in very generous grounds. Situated on the eastern edge of the New Town, this first-floor property forms part of a handsome Georgian building. The contents are systematically arranged and liberally illustrated with handsome and informative colour photographs and diagrams. The government and commercial buildings - excluding the many pubs littering the entire town - were handsome and well maintained. Built in 1778, this handsome town house is set within screened gardens that overlook Banff and the mouth of the River Deveron. A bonfire flares beside the handsome, Tudor-style Redstone Inn, the town's big hotel and restaurant. He lived with his parents, two sisters and one brother in a large, handsome sylvan residence outside the town. The original capital had been Ciutedella at the western end, a site favoured by the Arabs: the town is still run from the handsome palace alley built for their governor. 2(of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial. he was elected by a handsome majority Example sentencesExamples Today, we still own the vast majority of these shares, plus we've received handsome dividends (the income paid by shares) along the way. One of my best Wiltshire Leaks is obviously behind a letter bearing a handsome cheque for five crisp crunchies, no less. Winning first prize, it was supposed to bring the first-time author the handsome sum of five hundred dollars. First of all one has to pay quite a handsome sum of money for its large cage and feed. Remember, all states but Queensland already charge a handsome sum in petrol taxes. Under the government guidelines, journalists cough up a handsome sum of money to the government and individual officials. The handsome sum of E1,000 was raised and a cheque for that amount has gone to the Special Olympics. Father had to pay a handsome sum, but when it comes to my mother, he spares no expense. Moreover his brothers got paid a handsome sum not to develop state-owned lands in Arizona. But his compensation as a discard was substantial - a handsome pension and a barony in 1761, when even his minor post was needed for someone else. Mind you, it is a pity that other Scottish pundits are not as forthright as Walker was last week, many evidently willing to accept handsome pay packets for doing little more than stating the obvious. The handsome tributes paid to her at last week's annual Town Council meeting were no less than she deserved. Officers and councillors are not our masters but servants of the populace, the council tax payers make their handsome salaries, pension conditions and allowances possible. I paid a handsome sum of twenty dollars for home plate box seats. Certain politicians and federal judges were actually paid handsome sums in order to coronate Hayes and to overturn the election. Tourists who flock to the city pay guides handsome sums to walk in places where he never trod, and drink in pubs where he only slaked his thirst on paper. This service would cost Prakong a handsome sum of 40,000 baht. That both sides have offered their respective industries handsome sums in state funding cannot be disputed. Congratulations to those involved with the venture as a very handsome sum of money was raised and overall it was a great night, enjoyed by all present. They'll tell us so much, and no more, and demand handsome sums because they know publishers are desperate to get their names into print and shift some trees. Synonyms substantial, considerable, sizeable, large, big, ample, abundant, bumper, plentiful generous, lavish, liberal, bountiful, princely Scottish &amp Northern English bonny informal tidy, whopping, whopping great, thumping, thumping great, kingly, not to be sneezed at British informal whacking, whacking great, ginormous literary plenteous, bounteous Phrases handsome is as handsome does proverb Character and behaviour are more important than appearance. Example sentencesExamples He didn't look overly impressive when beating Straw Bear at Sandown last month but handsome is as handsome does and Philip Hobbs’ grey still got the job done. "Handsome is as handsome does, sweetheart," she pleaded, interceding for the orphan with arms that were still beautiful. He's a handsome man, not as handsome perhaps as my real father but handsome is as handsome does and this man is no philanderer, he cherishes Mother. Blandford resident Sue Joyal and her stallion, WBM's Commodore, prove handsome is as handsome does. If handsome is as handsome does, in this case handsome does very well indeed. It’s a very handsome looking camera but, as the saying goes, handsome is as handsome does. Derivatives handsomeness noun His accent is a weird mixture of Robert De Niro and Jimmy Durante, radiating guignol menace and barbaric handsomeness, especially when called upon to make an exhibition of himself as the grotesque civic celebrity he has become. Example sentencesExamples His dark, high-cheeked handsomeness impressed Ian Dalrymple, who cast him in his film of George Moore's gloomy Victorian novel, Esther Waters. Standing nearly 6ft 4in and built like the proverbial brick outhouse, the Russian's brooding handsomeness makes him one of the few genuine new stars of the men's game. There's the beauty of swallowing, the loveliness, the sharp breath from the bottle's neck and the handsomeness of that first taste, it rings out, shudders the walls. In his physical prime, which seemed to last a long time, the face had a fine-boned handsomeness that sometimes appeared attractively vulnerable, set in the frothing hair that could look like a nimbus with the light behind him. Origin Middle English: from hand + -some¹. 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). The original sense, showing that the root word is hand, was ‘easy to handle or use’. In the mid 16th century this developed to ‘suitable’ and ‘apt, clever’. The current senses ‘good-looking’ and ‘striking, of fine quality’ followed soon after. In the proverb handsome is as handsome does the original reference was to chivalrous or genteel behaviour. adj.1 phr. Definition of handsome in US English: handsome adjectiveˈhan(t)səmˈhæn(t)səm 1(of a man) good-looking. Example sentencesExamples He's a very handsome guy, as you know, apparently, still good looking. He couldn't deny that he was a handsome man, with fine features and light hair that waved over his forehead. There's Irene at the wedding of a handsome chap and spunky blonde who we now call the mayor and mayoress. When he was courting Gertrude, he was a handsome man and a fine dancer. But the man in her life, a trim, handsome fellow who works as an airline pilot, was sitting on the edge of the bed in his running gear, and tapping on a laptop. He was handsome, she was gorgeous and on screen they were electric. Now, I don't find Brad Pitt in the slightest bit attractive, but I can accept that he's a handsome man. I wouldn't say he's especially handsome, although he's reasonably good looking and presentable. I have now place my first personal ad, inviting handsome fellows to ball games. His face emerged for the first time, giving her a view of a stunningly handsome man of about thirty. The other bloke was handsome, tall, drink in hand and lazily people watching as I had been. There is this girl who is very flirty with almost every guy she meets, especially tall, cute, handsome guys. Growing up he was tall and good looking and could be described as the most handsome man in the parish. In the same way as the handsome David replaced the good-looking Saul, Esther replaced Vashti. He was extraordinarily handsome - better looking than most movie stars. And the great story of this is this little shy governess who isn't all that attractive really but she gets the handsome man, she gets Rochester. He's handsome, with chiselled good looks and hypnotic blue eyes that make Mel Gibson's pale by comparison. And he backed up a few steps and saw that a stunningly handsome man replaced the black hood and long cloak. These are fine, upstanding, handsome men, who were all wearing their formal uniforms and drinking heavily. I know I'm crazy, I mean who wouldn't want to go on a date with this cute and handsome guy? Synonyms good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable, striking, stunning, fine, well-proportioned, well-formed 1.1 (of a woman) striking and imposing in good looks rather than conventionally pretty. Example sentencesExamples He shows genuine fondness for her as a strikingly handsome woman. The handsome woman was well-liked - her graceful and cheery disposition a welcome addition to the small community of Opunake. Jean was a handsome woman with awesome personal charm and great presence. A tall, strong, handsome woman, she looks momentarily lost and vulnerable. The reporters are all Emma Thompson / Kate Winslet clones, handsome women, but not too pretty. A handsome girl, elegantly dressed and holding a large fan, gazes out over the balustrade. A tall, handsome woman with the colouring and cheekbones of her Irish engineer father, Murphy exudes both strength and sensitivity. Rather, she was handsome with long bones, lean muscles, and almost no fat. Amelia Grayson had always been a handsome woman. She had handsome, rather than pretty, features and deep brown eyes. A strikingly handsome woman, she was a pillar of the New York literary establishment, much sought after by men. She was a handsome woman then of course, the prettiest in Shepherds Bush some said. Loren won a beauty contest at the age of 14, and she and Romilda, who was a handsome woman herself, embarked on careers as film extras. Besides which, dangerous or no, she was a rather handsome woman. She was a tall woman, almost regal looking, however under no stretch of the imagination could she be described as pretty, although she was handsome. She's now a quite handsome woman, I don't really know her but we have a mutual friend. Belinda is a handsome woman who bears an uncanny resemblance to John Cusack. The man jokingly uttered an ‘Eh,’ sitting back as a rather handsome waitress visited our table. Actually, he reflected, Hannah Zachal was a handsome woman, despite her prickly personality. For as well as being intelligent, she was a handsome woman! Synonyms striking, imposing, prepossessing, elegant, stately, dignified, statuesque, good-looking, nice-looking, attractive, personable 1.2 (of a thing) well made, imposing, and of obvious quality. handsome cookbooks a handsome country town Example sentencesExamples The Observer has had to apologise for saying the handsome town of North Shields is in Northumbria. This colorful and handsome site featuring fine gifts and collectibles is a breeze to navigate through. A bonfire flares beside the handsome, Tudor-style Redstone Inn, the town's big hotel and restaurant. The nearby town centre has a popular street market and handsome buildings. The contents are systematically arranged and liberally illustrated with handsome and informative colour photographs and diagrams. Underwood is clearly a handsome house in very generous grounds. The government and commercial buildings - excluding the many pubs littering the entire town - were handsome and well maintained. Built in 1778, this handsome town house is set within screened gardens that overlook Banff and the mouth of the River Deveron. They said, however, that it was a handsome town and that with continued effort and support from businesses and individuals it had great potential. What I like most about the Armor-Tuff finish is its handsome, subdued appearance and non-reflective qualities. It is the more disappointing that the handsome, generously illustrated volume that has finally been published shows no evidence of new investigation. Situated on the eastern edge of the New Town, this first-floor property forms part of a handsome Georgian building. The leading falcon was handsome all right, but there is a strange quality about him. The original capital had been Ciutedella at the western end, a site favoured by the Arabs: the town is still run from the handsome palace alley built for their governor. He lived with his parents, two sisters and one brother in a large, handsome sylvan residence outside the town. Serious hunters have long sought Zeiss riflescopes for their handsome looks and quality optics. 2(of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial. elected by a handsome majority Example sentencesExamples Officers and councillors are not our masters but servants of the populace, the council tax payers make their handsome salaries, pension conditions and allowances possible. Mind you, it is a pity that other Scottish pundits are not as forthright as Walker was last week, many evidently willing to accept handsome pay packets for doing little more than stating the obvious. One of my best Wiltshire Leaks is obviously behind a letter bearing a handsome cheque for five crisp crunchies, no less. Certain politicians and federal judges were actually paid handsome sums in order to coronate Hayes and to overturn the election. First of all one has to pay quite a handsome sum of money for its large cage and feed. The handsome sum of E1,000 was raised and a cheque for that amount has gone to the Special Olympics. I paid a handsome sum of twenty dollars for home plate box seats. Congratulations to those involved with the venture as a very handsome sum of money was raised and overall it was a great night, enjoyed by all present. Moreover his brothers got paid a handsome sum not to develop state-owned lands in Arizona. Today, we still own the vast majority of these shares, plus we've received handsome dividends (the income paid by shares) along the way. But his compensation as a discard was substantial - a handsome pension and a barony in 1761, when even his minor post was needed for someone else. Under the government guidelines, journalists cough up a handsome sum of money to the government and individual officials. Tourists who flock to the city pay guides handsome sums to walk in places where he never trod, and drink in pubs where he only slaked his thirst on paper. That both sides have offered their respective industries handsome sums in state funding cannot be disputed. Winning first prize, it was supposed to bring the first-time author the handsome sum of five hundred dollars. Remember, all states but Queensland already charge a handsome sum in petrol taxes. This service would cost Prakong a handsome sum of 40,000 baht. Father had to pay a handsome sum, but when it comes to my mother, he spares no expense. They'll tell us so much, and no more, and demand handsome sums because they know publishers are desperate to get their names into print and shift some trees. The handsome tributes paid to her at last week's annual Town Council meeting were no less than she deserved. Synonyms substantial, considerable, sizeable, large, big, ample, abundant, bumper, plentiful Phrases handsome is as handsome does proverb Character and behavior are more important than appearance. Example sentencesExamples Blandford resident Sue Joyal and her stallion, WBM's Commodore, prove handsome is as handsome does. It’s a very handsome looking camera but, as the saying goes, handsome is as handsome does. "Handsome is as handsome does, sweetheart," she pleaded, interceding for the orphan with arms that were still beautiful. He didn't look overly impressive when beating Straw Bear at Sandown last month but handsome is as handsome does and Philip Hobbs’ grey still got the job done. He's a handsome man, not as handsome perhaps as my real father but handsome is as handsome does and this man is no philanderer, he cherishes Mother. If handsome is as handsome does, in this case handsome does very well indeed. Origin Middle English: from hand + -some. 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). adj.1 phr.
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