handsome /ˈhænsəm/ adjective handsomer; handsomest
handsomer; handsomest
Learner's definition of HANDSOME
[also more handsome; most handsome]
1
especially of a person : having a pleasing appearance that causes romantic or sexual feelings in someone(尤指人)英俊的,有魅力的 ◊ Men are more frequently described as handsome than women.通常handsome一词多用来形容男性。
2
always used before a noun : large in size or amount巨大的;数量多的 -
He inherited a handsome fortune.他继承了一大笔财产。
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He made a handsome profit on the sale of the house.他靠卖房子获得了巨额利润。
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They made handsome [=generous] contributions to charity.他们给慈善事业捐了很多款。
3
always used before a noun : done or achieved in an impressive way令人赞叹的;令人难忘的
— handsomeness
noun [noncount]