handsome

UK
/ˈhænsəm/
US
/ˈhænsəm/

Translations

handsomeadjective
handsomer
Comp.
handsomest
Super.
UK
/ˈhænsəm/
US
/ˈhænsəm/
He is a handsome man.
Он красивый мужчина.
The handsome building caught everyone's attention.
Привлекательное здание привлекло внимание всех.
He looked very handsome in his new suit.
Он выглядел очень статным в своем новом костюме.
handsomeadverb
UK
/ˈhæn.səm/
US
/ˈhæn.səm/
Archaic usage meaning ‘deftly; in a skilful or decent manner’.

Definitions

handsomeadjective
Pleasing in appearance, especially having a well-proportioned, attractive, and often masculine beauty.
The handsome actor received numerous compliments for his striking looks.
Generous or large in amount or size.
She received a handsome reward for her efforts in organizing the event.
Characterized by dignity or nobility; stately.
The handsome old building stood proudly in the center of the town.
handsomeadverb
In a dexterous, prompt, or decent manner; neatly; deftly (archaic).
Handle the sails handsome, lads, or we’ll capsize.