handsome
This word is an adjective used to describe someone, usually a man, who is physically attractive with well-proportioned features. It can also be used to describe an impressively large amount of something, such as money or a reward.
Exemples
3 sur 5He is a very handsome man with dark hair and blue eyes.
He is a very good-looking man with dark hair and blue eyes.
The ambassador was known for his handsome appearance and polite manners.
The official was known for his attractive appearance and polite manners.
Look at that handsome guy over by the coffee shop!
Look at that good-looking guy over by the coffee shop!
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of someone so attractive that you want to give them 'some' of your 'hand' to hold.
Quiz rapide
The actor who played the hero in the movie was incredibly ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : handsome
Exemples
He is a very handsome man with dark hair and blue eyes.
everydayHe is a very good-looking man with dark hair and blue eyes.
The ambassador was known for his handsome appearance and polite manners.
formalThe official was known for his attractive appearance and polite manners.
Look at that handsome guy over by the coffee shop!
informalLook at that good-looking guy over by the coffee shop!
Sociological research suggests that handsome individuals may experience different social advantages.
academicResearch suggests that attractive individuals may experience different social advantages.
The firm offered a handsome bonus to all employees at the end of the year.
businessThe company offered a large bonus to all employees at the end of the year.
Synonymes
Antonymes
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
a handsome sum
a large amount of money
handsome is as handsome does
character and actions are more important than physical beauty
tall, dark, and handsome
a cliché description of an ideally attractive man
Souvent confondu avec
Beautiful is typically used for women, children, or scenery, while handsome is the standard term for attractive men.
Pretty implies a delicate or cute beauty, whereas handsome implies a more mature or strong attractiveness.
Notes d'usage
While primarily used for men, 'handsome' can occasionally describe a woman with strong, dignified, and attractive features. When describing objects or amounts, it emphasizes size and quality.
Erreurs courantes
Learners often use 'beautiful' to describe men, which can sound slightly feminine in English; 'handsome' is preferred for adult males.
Astuce mémo
Think of someone so attractive that you want to give them 'some' of your 'hand' to hold.
Origine du mot
From Middle English 'hand' + '-some', originally meaning 'easy to handle' or 'handy', eventually evolving to mean 'well-proportioned'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
In English-speaking cultures, calling a man 'handsome' is a classic and respectful compliment.
Quiz rapide
The actor who played the hero in the movie was incredibly ___.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : handsome
Grammaire lie
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