Word Type

Adjective

Adjective

Verb

The word "handsome" can be used as adjective, adjective and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

blandsome do the handsome thing handsome devil handsome is as handsome does handsomeish handsomely handsomeness mansome superhandsome unhandsome

Derived From

hand

Context

said of things and people

Type Of (IsA)

masculine thing

Related Terms

ample beautiful dexterous elegant generous impressive noble pretty proportion skillful striking

Similar Terms

beautiful generous

Synonym Network

better looking bighearted good looking

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