hand·some 
/ˈhænsəm/ adjective
hand·som·er; hand·som·est /ˈhænsəm/ adjective [also more handsome; most handsome] 1 : pleasing to look at : attractive
▪ It was a handsome house situated on a large lot. ▪ The book includes many handsome illustrations. ; especially of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone
▪ a handsome face ▪ I predict that someone tall, dark, and handsome is going to come into your life. ◊Men are more frequently described as handsome than women. synonyms beautiful 2 always used before a noun : large in size or amount
▪ He inherited a handsome fortune. ▪ He made a handsome profit on the sale of the house. ▪ They made handsome [=generous] contributions to charity. 3 always used before a noun : done or achieved in an impressive way
▪ The book is a handsome tribute to a great poet. ▪ (chiefly Brit) She won a handsome victory in the election.
▪ It was a handsome house situated on a large lot. ▪ The book includes many handsome illustrations. ; especially of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone
▪ a handsome face ▪ I predict that someone tall, dark, and handsome is going to come into your life. ◊Men are more frequently described as handsome than women. synonyms beautiful
▪ He inherited a handsome fortune. ▪ He made a handsome profit on the sale of the house. ▪ They made handsome [=generous] contributions to charity.
▪ The book is a handsome tribute to a great poet. ▪ (chiefly Brit) She won a handsome victory in the election.
— hand·some·ly adverb
▪ The book is handsomely illustrated with ink drawings. ▪ He was handsomely [=generously] rewarded for his loyalty.
▪ The book is handsomely illustrated with ink drawings. ▪ He was handsomely [=generously] rewarded for his loyalty.
— hand·some·ness noun [noncount]
▪ an actor known for his rugged handsomeness
▪ an actor known for his rugged handsomeness
