French Meaning of handsome

beau

Other French words related to beau

Definitions and Meaning of handsome in English

Wordnet

handsome (s)

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

given or giving freely

Webster

handsome (superl.)

Dexterous; skillful; handy; ready; convenient; -- applied to things as persons.

Agreeable to the eye or to correct taste; having a pleasing appearance or expression; attractive; having symmetry and dignity; comely; -- expressing more than pretty, and less than beautiful; as, a handsome man or woman; a handsome garment, house, tree, horse.

Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; graceful; becoming; appropriate; as, a handsome style, etc.

Evincing a becoming generosity or nobleness of character; liberal; generous.

Ample; moderately large.

FAQs About the word handsome

beau

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion, given or giving freelyDexterous; skillful; handy; ready; convenient;

élégant,bien,gracieux,magnifique,majestueux,aristocratique,élégant,courtois,exquis,à la mode

ringard,Rugueux,brut,démodé,flamboyant,tape-à-l'oeil,criard,criard,disgracieux,grotesque

hands-off => non interventionniste, handshaking => poignée de main, handshake => poignée de main, handsewn => Cousu main, handset => Combiné,