handsome

  1. Adjective.  (obsolete) Dexterous; skillful; handy; ready; convenient; -- applied to things as persons.
  2. Adjective.  (context, of a man) Agreeable to the eye or to correct taste; having a pleasing appearance or expression; attractive.
  3. Adjective.  (context, of a woman) Striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not typically beautiful.
  4. Adjective.  Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; graceful; becoming; appropriate.
  5. Adjective.  Evincing a becoming generosity or nobleness of character; liberal; generous.
  6. Adjective.  Ample; moderately large.
  7. Adjective.  Having a good appearance.
  8. Verb.  (transitive, obsolete) To render handsome.

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