He is the handsomest man. vs He is the most handsome man.

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'He is the handsomest man' is less common and sounds a bit more old-fashioned or poetic. 'He is the most handsome man' is the more common and modern way to express this idea.

Last updated: March 27, 2024

He is the handsomest man.

This phrase is correct but less common in modern English. It sounds a bit old-fashioned or poetic.

This phrase is used to express that someone is the most handsome man in a more traditional or poetic way.

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And you were the handsomest man.
l've always wanted the cheers of a nation... seated next to the handsomest man.
Like the handsomest man on Earth.
I still think you're the handsomest man in this room.
And as he spoke, it was like the molecules of his face must have neat, because I opened my eyes and nothing, I am in front the handsomest man and wonderful.
The handsomest man is always the most reserved.
Are you really the handsomest man alive?
I happen to have a sizeable crush on the handsomest man in the universe, Superintendent Bob Harris.
He was the handsomest man in the Imperial Guard.
Do you think Rupert Brook was the handsomest man in England?
You were the handsomest man in the world
She said that he was the handsomest man she ever saw, and also the saddest, and she had great sympathy for the torment that drove him to an early death.
And I the handsomest, kindest, most loving man.
Handsomest man in here, and he's taken.
Handsomest man in the room must go round and kiss everyone.
He is the brightest and best, the handsomest, the kindest, the goodest, perhaps the best rider.
If I were the handsomest, cleverest and finest man in the world, and if I were free, I'd get on my knees here and now, to ask... ...for your hand... ...and... and... for your love.
If I were the handsomest, cleverest and finest man in the world,
He was the handsomest boy around me.
Promise me you didn't just hire the handsomest one.

Alternatives:

he is the most handsome man.

He is the most handsome man.

This phrase is the more common and modern way to express that someone is the most handsome man.

This phrase is used to straightforwardly state that someone is the most handsome man.

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They say that he is the most handsome man in the Seven Kingdoms.
One night, I met the most handsome man.
I feel that I'm really handsome and Michael Jackson is the most handsome man on the earth and our leader is the greatest leader
Meet the most handsome man in London, Mr Ian Fleming.
The most handsome man I'd ever seen.
You look like the most handsome man in the world, Bollywood star Akshay Kumar.
Even in a hospital bed, you're the most handsome man I've ever seen.
You know, I remember when your father picked me up for our first date... I swear, he was the most handsome man I'd ever laid eyes on.
- Mm. You are a very handsome man.
He's such a handsome man.
Cooper, you are handsome man.
You're a very handsome man.
She said she could never be attracted to a handsome man.
But I was busy watching your fake girlfriend flirt with another very handsome man.
And you are a handsome man.
Your late husband was a handsome man.
I do love... ...that handsome man.
Lee here has grown into such a handsome man.
I hope it's a handsome man.
That's what I call a handsome man.

Alternatives:

he is the handsomest man.

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He is the handsomest man. vs He is the most handsome man.