handsome

Definition

  • adjective: pleasing to look at
  • adjective: moderately large
  • synonyms: pretty, dexterous, skillful

Examples

  • I predict that someone tall, dark, and 'handsome' is going to come into your life.

  • ('chiefly Brit') She won a 'handsome' victory in the election.

  • He was 'handsomely' [='generously'] rewarded for his loyalty.

Movie quotes

  • (..) No. Just sit here for a moment. Oh, my God. A man comes out of the blue like that. What's the world coming to? - Hey, handsome. - Hi. - What's wrong? - Nothing. l chickened out. Sure you're okay? (..)
    1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me