adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective

1. 1
   Attractive in a manly or masculine way rare

   ""[…] The notes were from a man-some old friend of his named 'Ford'." I was so jealous."

Example

More examples

""[…] The notes were from a man-some old friend of his named 'Ford'." I was so jealous."

Etymology

Apparently from man + -some, perhaps also formed as a blend of man + handsome.

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