HANDSOME


Meaning of HANDSOME in English

1.

A ~ man has an attractive face with regular features.

...a tall, dark, ~ sheep farmer.

= good-looking

ADJ

2.

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

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

ADJ

3.

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

They will make a ~ profit on the property.

ADJ: ADJ n

~ly

He was rewarded ~ly for his efforts.

ADV: ADV with v

4.

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

The opposition won a ~ victory in the election.

ADJ: ADJ n

~ly

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

ADV: ADV after v

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