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handsome

/ˈhæn.səm/
verb

  1. To render handsome.

adjective

  1. (of people, things, etc) Having a good appearance; good-looking.

    "a handsome garment, house, tree, or horse"

  2. Good, appealing, appropriate.

  3. Generous or noble in character.

    "Handsome is as handsome does."

Synonymshefty, substantial, good-looking, pretty

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