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1. handsome

adjective. ['ˈhænsəm'] pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion.

Etymology

  • -some (English)
  • σῶμα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • hand (English)

Rhymes with Handsome

  • transom
  • bransom
  • sansom
  • ransome
  • ransom
  • hansom

How do you pronounce handsome?

Pronounce handsome as ˈhænsəm.

US - How to pronounce handsome in American English

UK - How to pronounce handsome in British English

How to spell handsome? Is it andsome? Or hand-some? Common misspellings are:

  • andsome
  • hand-some

2. handsome

adjective. ['ˈhænsəm'] given or giving freely.

Etymology

  • -some (English)
  • σῶμα (Ancient Greek (to 1453))
  • hand (English)