Definition of "handsome" []

• Pleasing and dignified in form or appearance. See Synonyms at beautiful. (adjective)
• Generous or copious: a handsome reward. See Synonyms at liberal. (adjective)
• Marked by or requiring skill dexterity: did some handsome maneuvers on the skating rink. (adjective)
• Appropriate or fitting: a handsome location for the new school. (adjective)
• Large: a handsome price; won by a handsome margin. (adjective)

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• ""I give it up," said I. "It's because I'm so _handsome_ -- we're _all_ handsome, you know, and"
• "But the word handsome did not even approach the glory of Alec Aarronson."
• "But still he is not quite a — what one calls a handsome man, nor quite"