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hand·some    (hnsm) KEY  

ADJECTIVE:
hand·som·er , hand·som·est

1. Pleasing and dignified in form or appearance. See Synonyms at beautiful.
2. Generous or copious: a handsome reward. See Synonyms at liberal.
3. Marked by or requiring skill dexterity: did some handsome maneuvers on the skating rink.
4. Appropriate or fitting: a handsome location for the new school.
5. Large: a handsome price; won by a handsome margin.

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ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English handsom, handy : hand, hand (from Old English) + -som, n. suff. ; see -some ¹

OTHER FORMS:
handsome·ly (Adverb), handsome·ness (Noun)

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