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.
예시
3 / 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!
어휘 가족
암기 팁
Think of someone so attractive that you want to give them 'some' of your 'hand' to hold.
빠른 퀴즈
The actor who played the hero in the movie was incredibly ___.
정답!
정답은: handsome
예시
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.
어휘 가족
자주 쓰는 조합
자주 쓰는 구문
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
자주 혼동되는 단어
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.
사용 참고사항
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.
자주 하는 실수
Learners often use 'beautiful' to describe men, which can sound slightly feminine in English; 'handsome' is preferred for adult males.
암기 팁
Think of someone so attractive that you want to give them 'some' of your 'hand' to hold.
어원
From Middle English 'hand' + '-some', originally meaning 'easy to handle' or 'handy', eventually evolving to mean 'well-proportioned'.
문법 패턴
문화적 맥락
In English-speaking cultures, calling a man 'handsome' is a classic and respectful compliment.
빠른 퀴즈
The actor who played the hero in the movie was incredibly ___.
정답!
정답은: handsome
관련 문법 규칙
관련 어휘
Descriptions 관련 단어
tiny
A1Describes something that is very small in size, amount, or degree. It is more emphatic than the word 'small' and is often used to highlight how little something is.
miniature
A1A very small copy or model of something that is usually much larger. It can also refer to a very small painting, especially a portrait.
tall
A1Describing something or someone that has a greater than average height. It is typically used for living things like people and trees, or narrow objects like buildings and towers.
low
A1Not high or tall in height, often positioned close to the ground or a base level. It can also describe a small amount of something, a quiet sound, or a sad mood.
wide
A1Describes something that has a large distance from one side to the other. It is used to talk about the breadth of physical objects like roads, doors, or rivers.
thick
A1Describes something that has a large distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe liquids that are dense and do not flow easily, or things that grow closely together like hair or forest trees.
thin
A1Describes something that has a small distance between its two opposite sides or surfaces. It can also describe a person or animal that has very little body fat.
deep
A1As a noun, 'the deep' refers to the ocean or a very large and deep body of water. It is also used to describe the most intense or central part of a period of time, such as the middle of the night or winter.
perfect
A1In grammar, the perfect refers to a verb form that shows an action is completed or finished. It is also used in the phrase 'practice makes perfect' to describe a state of having no mistakes.
terrible
A1Used to describe something that is very bad, of poor quality, or causes great unhappiness. It is a strong way to say that you dislike something or that a situation is very unpleasant.
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