handsomeness
Striking good looks
Handsomeness is the quality of being handsome—that is, attractive in appearance, particularly in a way suggesting strength, dignity, or striking features rather than delicate beauty.
The term applies most often to men but can describe women, animals, or objects that project a similar aesthetic.
His rugged handsomeness made him a natural for Western films.
A generous gift or salary might also possess handsomeness, conveying impressiveness or liberality rather than physical appeal.
Visually appealing person
- attractivePleasing to behold
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
- gorgeousStrikingly beautiful
stunning · chiseled · jawline · symmetry · photogenic · radiant · comely · fair
Neatly and stylishly dressed
- debonairSophisticated and carefree
- suaveSmoothly refined in manner
- tailoredAdjusted to fit exactly
- elegantGracefully refined, tasteful
sophisticated · fashionable · chic · well-dressed · sharp · natty · spruce · grooming
Compellingly attractive to others
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- alluringPowerfully appealing
- magneticAttracting iron or attention
winsome · enchanting · graceful · gallant · courteous · affable · urbane · smooth
Tough and uneven
- virilePowerfully masculine
- strappingMuscular and hale
- muscularHaving well-developed sinews
- chivalrousHonorably courteous and brave
manly · robust · athletic · broad-shouldered · imposing · commanding · powerful · noble
good-looking
Visually appealing person
- attractivePleasing to behold
- strikingNoticeably impressive
- dashingSpiritedly stylish and bold
gorgeous · stunning · chiseled · jawline · symmetry · photogenic · radiant · comely · fair · prepossessing
dapper
Neatly and stylishly dressed
elegant · sophisticated · fashionable · chic · well-dressed · sharp · natty · spruce · grooming · sartorial
charismatic
Compellingly attractive to others
- engagingPleasantly attractive, compelling attention
- captivatingDeeply holding one's attention
- alluringPowerfully appealing
magnetic · winsome · enchanting · graceful · gallant · courteous · affable · urbane · smooth · persuasive
rugged
Tough and uneven
chivalrous · manly · robust · athletic · broad-shouldered · imposing · commanding · powerful · noble · stately
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- appearancelooks, attractive, features, beautiful, complexion
- beauty termsmatte, dewy, hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing
- appealappeal, allure, attraction, attractiveness, charm
- attractionattraction, chemistry, allure, draw, fascination
handsomenessugliness
Displeasing appearance quality
unattractiveness · homeliness · plainness · grotesqueness · unsightliness
handsomenessugliness
Displeasing appearance quality
tastelessness · vulgarity · garishness · gaudiness · crudeness
hand, handle, handy, handsome, handful, handiwork, handsomely, handsomer