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

  • (..) I'd rather it be you than someone else. This mud around here has been taken. It must be easy when you have such a cute face to carry around with you. -Telling me how handsome my son is? -Well, that I am. That's very nice. Thank you. Good luck, Gene. -Take care. -Like I said, go east. (..)
    2007 There Will Be Blood