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handsome Synonyms

Another word for handsome

Choosing another word for handsome depends on context, so the 31 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 4 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

(Especially of a man) physically attractive, pleasing to look at, and well-proportioned.

Usage Example

"The tall, good-looking actor quickly became the favorite to play the leading role in the historical drama."

Strongest
good-looking
attractive
Strong
comely
dashing
debonair
hunky
Weak
disarming

• adjective (Context 2)

(Of a number, sum of money, or margin) substantial, generous, or considerable.

Usage Example

"The early investors earned a substantial profit when the technology company went public."

Strongest
substantial
considerable
generous
Strong
sizable
princely
hefty
tidy
healthy
munificent
Weak
tidily

• adjective (Context 3)

(Of an object, building, or animal) well-made, imposing, and of pleasing design or proportions.

Usage Example

"They purchased a fine nineteenth-century mahogany desk for the university library."

Strongest
fine
Strong
splendid
imposing
stately
elegant
impressive
graceful
magnificent

• adjective (Context 4)

(Of a woman) having a striking, dignified, and imposing appearance rather than conventional or delicate prettiness.

Usage Example

"The portrait depicted a striking woman in her sixties with sharp cheekbones and an air of quiet authority."

Strongest
striking
statuesque
Strong
stately
dignified
imposing
regal
junoesque
commanding

Opposites of handsome

The opposite of handsome shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

ugly
meager
paltry
unattractive
shabby
homely
scanty
unsightly
See all opposites of handsome

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Handsome. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/handsome
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