handsome
Usage
What are other ways to say handsome?
Handsome often implies stateliness or pleasing proportion and symmetry: a handsome man. A person or thing that is beautiful has perfection of form, color, etc., or noble and spiritual qualities: a beautiful landscape, a beautiful woman. That which is lovely is beautiful but in a warm and endearing way: a lovely smile. Pretty implies a moderate but noticeable beauty, emphasizing gracefulness or delicacy: a pretty flower.
Example Sentences
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América Peraza, a florist in Mexico City, gushes over García Harfuch, describing him as handsome, intelligent and elegant.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 12, 2026
The family of a 13-year-old who died in a crash have paid tribute to a "fun, bright, handsome, athletic" boy who was "incredibly well-liked".
From BBC • Apr. 5, 2026
Nana didn’t seem to mind that I went to Cuba; but she wanted to know if I met anyone handsome there.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
The gains have been handsome, so there’s nothing wrong with taking profits, especially with all the good news on energy already behind the market.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
I sit by the stove drinking tea, thinking about my new work, about Izio and Max and, every now and then, a very handsome policeman.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
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