Handsome is an adjective used to describe someone (usually a man) who is good-looking in a traditional, masculine way.
Other meanings of handsome include:
1. Large in amount or size (e.g. a handsome profit)
2. Generous (e.g. a handsome gift)
3. Well-made or attractive in appearance (e.g. a handsome building)
Common phrases:
- "He's a handsome devil" (informal, meaning very attractive)
- "Handsome is as handsome does" (proverb meaning character is more important than looks)