handsomer

hand·some

H h

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [han-suh m]
- /ˈhæn səm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [han-suh m]
- /ˈhæn səm/

Definitions of handsomer word

adjective handsomer having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good-looking: a handsome man; a handsome woman. 1
adjective handsomer having pleasing proportions, relationships, or arrangements, as of shapes, forms, or colors; attractive: a handsome house; a handsome interior. 1
adjective handsomer exhibiting skill, taste, and refinement; well-made: a handsome story; handsome furniture. 1
adjective handsomer considerable, ample, or liberal in amount: a handsome fortune. 1
adjective handsomer gracious; generous; flattering: a handsome compliment; a handsome recommendation. 1
adjective handsomer adroit and appealing; graceful: a handsome speech. 1

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Origin of handsomer

First appearance:

before 1350

One of the 20% oldest English words

1350-1400; Middle English handsom easy to handle (see hand, -some1); cognate with Dutch handzaam tractable

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Parts of speech for Handsomer

noun

adjective

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adverb

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exclamation

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handsomer popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

handsomer usage trend in Literature

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