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Definition handsome in British English

handsome adjective

adjective
/ˈhæns(ə)m/
1

a handsome man or boy has a very attractive face

Example

a handsome young man

Example

Joe was tall, dark, and handsome.

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1.1

a handsome woman has an attractive face with strong and regular features

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2

a handsome building or place is large, attractive, and impressive

Example

a handsome Victorian church

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2.1

a handsome object is well made and attractive

Example

a handsome piece of furniture

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3

a handsome amount of money is large

Example

The company expects handsome profits from its phone business.

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3.1

large and generous

Example

a handsome donation/gift/contribution

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4

a handsome victory is achieved easily and by a large amount

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Definition handsome in British English