Webster's English Dictionary

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handsome

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  1. beautiful             
 
hand.some \'han(t)-s*m\ aj [ME handsom easy to manipulate] chiefly dial  1: 
   APPROPRIATE, SUITABLE  2: moderately large : SIZABLE  3: marked by skill or 
   cleverness : ADROIT  4: marked by graciousness or generosity : LIBERAL  5: 
   having a pleasing and usu. impressive or dignified appearance  - 
   hand.some.ly av