Synonyms for
Handsome
Definition
attractive in appearance, especially in a well-proportioned and imposing way
Synonyms & similar words
freehanded
finelooking
bountiful
liberal
wellfavored
bighearted
big
wellfavoured
betterlooking
giving
bounteous
openhanded
goodlooking
good-looking
attractive
appealing
charming
comely
fine-looking
gorgeous
striking
well-favored
well-formed
well-proportioned
winsome
pretty
pleasing
radiant
ravishing
stunning
beauteous
Synonyms by register
Formal
Antonyms
Common collocations
- handsome man
- handsome reward
- handsome sum
- handsome face
- handsome profit
- handsome donation
- handsome young man
Word family
noun handsomeness
adjective handsome
Usage note
Primarily used to describe men, but can also describe women in a strong, striking way, or be used for objects or actions that are substantial or generous.
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Example sentences
- She thought the prince in the story was very handsome.
- He was the most handsome man she had ever seen.
- The handsome house had a big garden.
- My dad is very handsome.
- The actor was very handsome in the movie.
Quotes
'Well, I'm pretty handsome. I don't know any jokes. I can never think of the punch line.' - Patrick Dempsey
'He was a very handsome man and highly regarded. Everybody loved him.' - Richard Ramirez
'I'm not handsome in the classical sense. The eyes droop, the mouth is crooked, the teeth aren't straight, the voice sounds like a Mafioso pallbearer.' - Sylvester Stallone