HANDSOME


Meaning of HANDSOME in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈhan(t)-səm ]

adjective

( hand·som·er ; -est )

Etymology: Middle English handsom easy to manipulate

Date: 1530

1. chiefly dialect : appropriate , suitable

2. : moderately large : sizable

a painting that commanded a handsome price

3. : marked by skill or cleverness : adroit

4. : marked by graciousness or generosity : liberal

handsome contributions to charity

5. : having a pleasing and usually impressive or dignified appearance

Synonyms: see beautiful

• hand·some·ly adverb

• hand·some·ness noun

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.