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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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
It pays a handsome dividend yield of 4.75%.
From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026
The first thing I noticed was a British group who weren’t known for being very beautiful, very handsome, and their roadies were definitely not.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 26, 2026
"He looked handsome, he always did, but I thought I was dreaming", she laughs.
From BBC • Mar. 8, 2026
The handsome Dr. Kane knew how to entertain while describing the mysteries of the frigid northlands.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
