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