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handsomely

/ˈhæn(d).səm.li/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Adjective used to describe someone or something that is attractive or impressive, often in terms of physical appearance or charm.

    - "He was handsomely dressed for the occasion."
    - "The handsomely designed building impressed everyone."
    - "The handsomely painted portrait was a masterpiece."
Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhæn(d).səm.li/



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Rhymes
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beautifully , gracefully , handsomely , handsomely , lovely , prettily , suavely , wisely
Variants
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handsome , handsomely , handsomeness , handsomenesses , handsomer , handsomest
Etymology
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From Old English 'handseome', composed of 'hand' meaning 'hand' and 'seom' meaning 'to seem' or 'appear'.

Trivia
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  1. The word 'handsome' comes from the Old English word 'handseome', which means 'to seem or appear with the hand'.

  2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to compliment someone directly on their appearance, so the word 'handsome' can be a polite way to express admiration.

  3. The term 'handsome' has also been used in finance to describe a company that is financially successful and attractive to investors.

Related Concepts
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  1. handsomeness: The quality of being handsome or attractive.

  2. handsome man: A man who is physically attractive and charming.

Quotes
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  1. He was a "handsome" man, in a big-screen way, with the deep-set eyes and boyish smile and even the lumpy, interesting complexion of a Harrison Ford or a Robert Redford.

    - Adam Gopnik,{it}New Yorker{/it},10 May 2004

  2. An Alexandrian statue of a ruggedly "handsome" man with gaunt features like Caesar's exploits the translucent glow of large-grained marble from the distant Greek island of Thasos, combining Roman attention to the texture of aging skin with the abstract elegance of Egyptian-style almond eyes and chiseled cheekbones.

    - Ingrid D. Rowland,{it}New Republic{/it},1 & 8 Apr. 2002

  3. With bonds and utility stocks under seige, many people who depend on these traditional income investments are taking a new look at {it}real estate investment trusts{/it}. What they're finding is that "REITs" generate "handsome" dividend yields of 6% or more while offering the possibility of capital gains. That's not bad at a time when 10-year Treasury notes, which currently yield about 7%, come with the worry that rising interest rates will cause their value to plummet.

    - Lynn Asinof,{it}Wall Street Journal{/it},3 June 1994

  4. The Galaxy's first stop, St. Lucia's capital city of Castries, has been destroyed by so many fires that travel writers dismiss it as holding little interest. There I came upon a "handsome" three-story brick building that had clearly withstood the city's century of conflagrations. It was, of all things, a Carnegie Library, built by that American millionaire's beneficence in 1916.

    - Carla Davidson,{it}American Heritage{/it},November 1999
Culture
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In literature, 'handsome' is often used to describe a man who is physically attractive and charming. In art, the term 'handsome' is used to describe a pleasing and attractive appearance. In music, 'handsome' can refer to a successful or prosperous person.

How to Memorize "handsomely"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a person who is physically attractive and charming.
    - Visualize someone dressed in a nice suit or elegant clothing.
    - Think of a beautiful landscape or scene that is pleasing to the eye.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'handsome' with the word 'attractive'.
    - Think of the word 'charming' when you see or hear the word 'handsome'.
    - Associate the word 'handsome' with the image of a beautiful sunset.

  3. mnemonics

    - Remember the word 'handsome' by associating it with the word 'attractive'.
    - Create a mental image of a handsome person to help remember the word.
    - Use the acronym H-A-N-D-S-O-M-E to remember the meaning: Handsome Attracts New Dazzling Smiles Often Making Everyone.

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