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handsomest vs most handsome

Both 'handsomest' and 'most handsome' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Handsomest' is the superlative form of 'handsome' and is used when comparing three or more things. 'Most handsome' is the comparative form of 'handsome' and is used when comparing two things.

Last updated: March 24, 2024 • 25771 views

handsomest

Correct. 'Handsomest' is the superlative form of 'handsome' and is used when comparing three or more things.

'Handsomest' is used to describe the most attractive or good-looking person among a group of three or more.

Examples:

  • He is the handsomest man in the room.
  • She was voted the handsomest actress in the competition.
  • Out of all the candidates, he is the handsomest.
  • The handsomest building in the city is the new library.
  • Who do you think is the handsomest of the three brothers?
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Alternatives:

  • most attractive
  • most good-looking
  • most handsome

most handsome

Correct. 'Most handsome' is the comparative form of 'handsome' and is used when comparing two things.

'Most handsome' is used to describe the more attractive or good-looking person when comparing two individuals.

Examples:

  • He is the most handsome man I have ever seen.
  • She is the most handsome woman in the room.
  • Out of the two brothers, he is the most handsome.
  • Who do you think is the most handsome actor in the movie?
  • She is the most handsome of all her siblings.
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Alternatives:

  • most attractive
  • most good-looking
  • handsomest

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