(of a woman) striking and imposing in good looks rather than conventionally pretty.
(of a thing) well made, imposing, and of obvious quality:handsome cookbooksa handsome country town
2(of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial:elected by a handsome majority
Phrases
handsome is as handsome does
proverb character and behavior are more important than appearance.
Derivatives
handsomely
adverb
handsomeness
noun
Origin:
Middle English: from hand + -some1. 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)
Remember that there is a d in handsome.a dashing and handsome man.
