Synonyms for Handsome
Definition of handsome
- adjective
- pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion; "a fine-looking woman"; "a good-looking man"; "better-looking than her sister"; "very pretty but not so extraordinarily handsome"- Thackeray; "our southern women are well-favored"- Lillian Hellman
- given or giving freely; "was a big tipper"; "the bounteous goodness of God"; "bountiful compliments"; "a freehanded host"; "a handsome allowance"; "Saturday's child is loving and giving"; "a liberal backer of the arts"; "a munificent gift"; "her fond and openhanded grandfather"
9 synonyms found
Writing tips for "handsome"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like beautiful, big, bighearted can replace "handsome" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
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"Handsome" in song lyrics
See how handsome is used in real songs:
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"Women all over me laughing, saying I'm handsome"
9th Prince f/ Akir, AR.Change.L — Top Secret -
"Has nothin to do with bein handsome"
Aceyalone — Serve & Protect -
"She speaks good British English, it's obvious I'm handsome"
Alltruisms — 'Oh'