[hand.some] adj hand.som.er ; -est [ME handsom easy to manipulate] (1530) 1 chiefly dial: appropriate, suitable
2: moderately large: sizable "a painting that commanded a ~ price"
3: marked by skill or cleverness: adroit
4: marked by graciousness or generosity: liberal "~ contributions to charity"
5: having a pleasing and usu. impressive or dignified appearance syn see beautiful -- hand.some.ly adv -- hand.some.ness n