adjective (~r; -est) Etymology: Middle English handsom easy to manipulate Date: 1530 appropriate , suitable , moderately large ; sizable , marked by skill or cleverness ; adroit , marked by graciousness or generosity ; liberal , having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance, see: beautiful ~ly adverb ~ness noun
HANDSOME
Meaning of HANDSOME in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012