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handsomeness Definition


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handsome
adj
    1. Said of a man: good-looking.
      Thesaurus: attractive, elegant, beautiful, fine, good-looking, smart, dapper.
    2. Said of a woman: attractive in a strong, dignified, imposing way.
    3. Said of a building, room, etc: well-proportioned; impressive.
    4. Substantial or generous.
      Example: a handsome donation
      Thesaurus: abundant, ample, bountiful, considerable, generous, large, liberal, plentiful, sizable, full.
    5. Liberal or noble.
      Example: a handsome gesture
Derivative: handsomely
adverb
    Derivative: handsomeness
    noun
      Etymology: 16c in these senses; 15c, meaning ‘easy to handle': from hand + -some.



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