handsome
Translation
handsome, good-looking, considerable, generous
Examples
He is a very handsome man.
He is a very handsome man.
She received a handsome sum of money.
She received a handsome sum of money.
Grammar Patterns
a handsome ((noun)) (describing a noun, usually a man, as attractive) He is a handsome man.
a handsome ((sum/profit/amount)) (a large or generous amount) The company made a handsome profit this year.
Similar Words
Synonyms: good-looking, attractive (for men); generous, substantial (for amounts). Antonyms: ugly, plain.
Etymology
From 'hand' + '-some' (adjective suffix). It originally meant 'easy to handle', then shifted to 'well-proportioned' and finally 'good-looking'.
Memory Tips
Primarily used to describe men's appearance. For the other meaning, think of a 'handsome reward' as a large, generous one.