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1. handsome
adjective. ['ˈhænsəm'] pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion.
Antonyms
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
Sentences with handsome
1. Adjective
Hugh and Russell are good choices for a handsome fellow.
2. Noun, singular or mass
To achieve this handsome, striking look, you will need some practice and patience.
Quotes about handsome
1. When I look in the mirror, I see someone who's happy with how he looks, because I was never one of the handsome Hollywood people. And I've had success as I've gotten older, because I'm able to play characters. I no longer get the girl, but I get the part.
- Michael Caine
2. Do you remember back at the hotel when you promised that if we lived, you’d get dressed up in a nurse’s outfit and give me a sponge bath?"asked Jace."It was Simon who promised you the sponge bath.""As soon as I’m back on my feet, handsome,"said Simon."I knew we should have left you a rat.
- Cassandra Clare, City of Bones
3. I don't call you handsome, sir, though I love you most dearly: far too dearly to flatter you. Don't flatter me.
- Charlotte Bronte