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handsome vs beautiful

Both 'handsome' and 'beautiful' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Handsome' is typically used to describe men who are good-looking, while 'beautiful' is more commonly used to describe women, although it can be used for men as well. The choice between the two depends on the gender of the person being described.

Last updated: March 26, 2024 • 1156 views

handsome

The word 'handsome' is correct and commonly used in English to describe men who are good-looking.

Use 'handsome' to describe men who are attractive in appearance. It is not typically used to describe women.

Examples:

He is a very handsome man.
The actor is quite handsome in person.

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You're successful and charming and handsome.
Slightly less handsome than your uncle walter.
Byron looked so handsome in that suit.
She commented in passing that Kennedy was handsome.
You have a very handsome wardrobe.
He's handsome with the class of a young Robert Duvall.
One of them was a rather handsome fellow by the name of Maurice Shepherd.
I am in need of a handsome and brawny test subject.
You broke up with that one guy because he was too handsome.
And you, your Excellency, you are most handsome.
He's tall, charming, handsome.
Well, he's handsome on the outside.
It's easy for me to forget just how handsome he was.
The most handsome boy in the school with those beautiful eyes.
You were so handsome, and she was...
Emsbry Postlethwaite, a handsome cricket player who secretly hates his life.
Very handsome, tall, Russian.
You know, you're even more handsome than your father.
Younger and more handsome shows you how to win the hearts.
I'm handsome, capable and smart.

Alternatives:

good-looking
attractive
charming
dashing
appealing

beautiful

The word 'beautiful' is correct and commonly used in English to describe people, objects, or places that are visually pleasing.

Use 'beautiful' to describe people, objects, or places that are visually pleasing. It is more commonly used for women, but can also be used for men.

Examples:

She is a beautiful woman.
The sunset was absolutely beautiful.

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What was beautiful and right has become wrong.
There's nothing more beautiful than Shukaku.
A beautiful blue Tanzanite Diamond ring.
Vermont's beautiful this time of year.
I could make this a beautiful flat.
She looks so beautiful and happy.
's beautiful, very reassuring.
Perfect breakfast, room spotless, beautiful garden and beautiful landscape.
We heard Chicago had beautiful sunrises.
And Miss Bennett, with her beautiful research.
We were all more beautiful before.
Your daughter is charming and beautiful.
Here is the most beautiful of Manayaycuna.
Because your wife is more beautiful.
Everything's more beautiful because we're doomed.
But there are many beautiful people.
While we watch some beautiful girls.
A lovely prison with five beautiful children.
You ruined my beautiful green dress.
Look, Boston is a beautiful city.

Alternatives:

gorgeous
stunning
lovely
pretty
attractive

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