Definitions
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
Word origin
From Middle English handsum, hondsom, equivalent to hand + -some. Compare Dutch handzaam, German Low German handsaam. The original sense was “easy to handle or use”, hence “suitable” and “apt, clever” (mid-16th century), giving rise to the current appreciatory senses (late 16th century).
Used in a sentence
“That is one handsome tree you've got there.”
“I saw, I confess, some good dancing and some handsome women, which was all my pleasure.”
“On the opposite side of the street, on the corner, is the city hall, a very handsome building of brick and stone.”
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01“Attractive in appearance”8 letters
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