handsome
Easy on eyes
Handsome describes physical attractiveness, typically applied to men where beautiful applies to women—though a handsome woman suggests striking, dignified features rather than delicate prettiness.
The word extends to things that are well-proportioned or impressive: a handsome building, a handsome profit.
A handsome sum or reward is notably generous.
The underlying sense is something pleasing through its substance and proportion rather than mere prettiness.
Visually appealing person
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- dapperNeatly and stylishly dressed
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
suave · hunky · rugged · chiseled · well-proportioned · photogenic · appealing · alluring
Even on all sides
- proportionedHaving harmonious size relationships
- sculptedShaped into art
- classicalOf ancient Greece/Rome
- harmoniousPleasingly in accord
balanced · pleasing · beautiful · attractive · well-formed · regular · idealized · Grecian
Of notable size or importance
- considerableNotably large in amount
- sizeableOf notable magnitude
- ampleFully sufficient, even excessive
- generousWilling to give freely
liberal · lavish · munificent · bountiful · magnanimous · princely · goodly · respectable
Compellingly attractive to others
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
courteous · witty · engaging · affable · genial · urbane · captivating · enchanting
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- fashionableCurrently in style
- chicTasteful, current flair
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
bespoke · well-dressed · sharp · sleek · natty · snappy · groomed · smart
good-looking
Visually appealing person
debonair · suave · hunky · rugged · chiseled · well-proportioned · photogenic · appealing · alluring · prepossessing
symmetrical
Even on all sides
- proportionedHaving harmonious size relationships
- sculptedShaped into art
- classicalOf ancient Greece/Rome
harmonious · balanced · pleasing · beautiful · attractive · well-formed · regular · idealized · Grecian · Apollonian
substantial
Of notable size or importance
- considerableNotably large in amount
- sizeableOf notable magnitude
- ampleFully sufficient, even excessive
generous · liberal · lavish · munificent · bountiful · magnanimous · princely · goodly · respectable · decent
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- gallantCourageously attentive and refined
chivalrous · courteous · witty · engaging · affable · genial · urbane · captivating · enchanting · winning
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- fashionableCurrently in style
- chicTasteful, current flair
- sartorialConcerning clothes and tailoring
tailored · bespoke · well-dressed · sharp · sleek · natty · snappy · groomed · smart · spruce
sophisticated
Worldly and cultured
poised · cultivated · tasteful · dignified · urbane · genteel · stately · classic · timeless · aristocratic
rugged
Tough and uneven
brawny · muscular · athletic · manly · heroic · sturdy · robust · burly · broad-shouldered · powerful
- appearancelooks, attractive, features, beautiful, complexion
- appearancestall, short, thin, fat, slim
- attractiveattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, lovely
- attractivenessattractive, beautiful, gorgeous, pretty, ugly
- complimentssmart, talented, beautiful, funny, awesome
- tricky spellingsaccommodate, acknowledge, acquaintance, acquire, bureau
- handsome princeAttractive male heir
- tall, dark and handsomeIdealized male attractiveness trifecta