HANDSOME


Meaning of HANDSOME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ hænsəm ]

1.

A handsome man has an attractive face with regular features.

...a tall, dark, handsome sheep farmer.

= good-looking

ADJ

2.

A handsome woman has an attractive appearance with features that are large and regular rather than small and delicate.

...an extremely handsome woman with a beautiful voice.

ADJ

3.

A handsome sum of money is a large or generous amount. ( FORMAL )

They will make a handsome profit on the property.

ADJ : ADJ n

• hand‧some‧ly

He was rewarded handsomely for his efforts.

ADV : ADV with v

4.

If someone has a handsome win or a handsome victory, they get many more points or votes than their opponent.

The opposition won a handsome victory in the election.

ADJ : ADJ n

• hand‧some‧ly

The car ran perfectly to the finish, and we won handsomely.

ADV : ADV after v

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