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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He described himself as "speedy, skilful, handsome and destructive".
From BBC • Apr. 9, 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
It pays a handsome dividend yield of 4.75%.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
His Valfierno was out of the movies too: handsome, dashing, crooked.
From "The Mona Lisa Vanishes" by Nicholas Day
