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handsome

Adjective
sup: handsomer

This term conveys a sense of balanced, classic beauty and dignity. When applied to people, it suggests a structured, masculine attractiveness rather than a delicate or feminine prettiness, though it is occasionally used for women to describe a strong, stately appearance. In financial or quantitative contexts, it implies a sense of satisfaction and abundance. A handsome sum is not just large, but impressively so, evoking a feeling of prosperity and fairness that exceeds a basic expectation.

Meanings

Adjective

Physically attractive, typically used for men.

"He is a handsome young man."

Adjective

Generous or larger than expected in size or amount.

"The company offered her a handsome reward for the discovery."

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