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handsome

Pronunciation: [ˈhændsəm]

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Learn how to use handsome in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “appearance”

(adjective) when someone, usually a man, looks very good and attractive. It means they are nice to look at, like a movie star or a prince.

Example

He is very handsome with his bright smile and strong features.

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He may be kind, but he's not considered handsome by most people.

Example

Do you think that actor is handsome?

Context: “behavior”

(adjective) a good way to describe someone who is not just attractive but also behaves in a nice and charming way. It's more than looks; it's also about how they act.

Example

He was not only handsome but also very polite and friendly.

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Just being handsome doesn't mean he is also kind or nice.

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Isn't it great when a handsome person is also nice to everyone?

How to pronounce handsome

Pronunciation: [ˈhændsəm]

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