handsome

Handsome — Hand some (h[a^]n s[u^]m; 277), a. [Compar. {Handsomer} ( [ e]r); superl. {Handsomest}.] [Hand + some. It at first meant, dexterous; cf. D. handzaam dexterous, ready, limber, manageable, and E. handy.] 1. Dexterous; skillful; handy; ready;… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

handsome — adj. 1) красивый, статный 2) значительный a handsome sum изряд ная сумма 3) щедрый handsome is that handsome does prov. судят не по словам,а по делам Syn: see beautiful …   Англо-русский словарь Мюллера

Handsome — Hand some, v. t. To render handsome. [Obs.] Donne [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

handsome — index elegant, liberal (generous), magnanimous Burton s Legal Thesaurus. William C. Burton. 2006 …   Law dictionary

Handsome — For handsome as a quality of appearance see: Physical attractiveness or physical beauty. Infobox Album | Name = Handsome Type = studio Artist = Kilburn and the High Roads Released = 1975 Recorded = 1974 Genre = Rock Length = 40:10 Label = Pye… …   Wikipedia

handsome — handsomeish, adj. handsomeness, n. /han seuhm/, adj., handsomer, handsomest. 1. having an attractive, well proportioned, and imposing appearance suggestive of health and strength; good looking: a handsome man; a handsome woman. 2. having pleasing …   Universalium

handsome — [ hæns(ə)m] 1) Общая лексика: благородный, большой, значительный, изрядный, интересный, красивый, крупный, любезный (смотрите, также handsome manners), недурной, обильный (смотрите, также handsome donation и handsome gift), обходительный… …   Универсальный англо-русский словарь

handsome — adjective (handsomer; est) Etymology: Middle English handsom easy to manipulate Date: 1530 1. chiefly dialect appropriate, suitable 2. moderately large ; sizable < a painting that commanded a handsome price > 3 …   New Collegiate Dictionary

handsome — adjective /ˈhændsʌm/ a) Agreeable to the eye or to correct taste; having a pleasing appearance or expression; attractive; having symmetry and dignity; comely. , That they [engines of war] be both easy to be carried and handsome to be moved and …   Wiktionary

handsome — [ hæns(ə)m] Jargon: ansum …   Универсальный русско-английский словарь