Definition of handsome

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Handsome (superl.) Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; graceful; becoming; appropriate; as, a handsome style, etc..

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Linden :: Linden (n.) A handsome tree (Tilia Europaea), having cymes of light yellow flowers, and large cordate leaves. The tree is common in Europe..
Tellina :: Tellina (n.) A genus of marine bivalve mollusks having thin, delicate, and often handsomely colored shells..
Turnus :: Turnus (n.) A common, large, handsome, American swallowtail butterfly, now regarded as one of the forms of Papilio, / Jasoniades, glaucus. The wings are yellow, margined and barred with black, and with an orange-red spot near the posterior angle of the hind wings. Called also tiger swallowtail. See Illust. under Swallowtail..
Morpho :: Morpho (n.) Any one of numerous species of large, handsome, tropical American butterflies, of the genus Morpho. They are noted for the very brilliant metallic luster and bright colors (often blue) of the upper surface of the wings. The lower surface is usually brown or gray, with eyelike spots..
Voluta :: Voluta (n.) Any one of numerous species of large, handsome marine gastropods belonging to Voluta and allied genera..
Doncella :: Doncella (n.) A handsome fish of Florida and the West Indies (Platyglossus radiatus). The name is applied also to the ladyfish (Harpe rufa) of the same region.
Clever :: Clever (a.) Well-shaped; handsome.
Heath :: Heath (n.) A low shrub (Erica, / Calluna, vulgaris), with minute evergreen leaves, and handsome clusters of pink flowers. It is used in Great Britain for brooms, thatch, beds for the poor, and for heating ovens. It is also called heather, and ling..
Aster :: Aster (n.) A plant of the genus Callistephus. Many varieties (called China asters, German asters, etc.) are cultivated for their handsome compound flowers..
Bonny :: Bonny (a.) Handsome; beautiful; pretty; attractively lively and graceful.
Comely :: Comely (superl.) Pleasing or agreeable to the sight; well-proportioned; good-looking; handsome.
Tortrix :: Tortrix (n.) A genus of tropical short-tailed snakes, which are not venomous. One species (Tortrix scytalae) is handsomely banded with black, and is sometimes worn alive by the natives of Brazil for a necklace..
Fusome :: Fusome (a.) Handy; reat; handsome; notable.
Belle :: Belle (n.) A young lady of superior beauty and attractions; a handsome lady, or one who attracts notice in society; a fair lady..
Jelerang :: "Jelerang (n.) A large, handsome squirrel (Sciurus Javensis), native of Java and Southern Asia; -- called also Java squirrel..
Saturnian :: Saturnian (n.) Any one of numerous species of large handsome moths belonging to Saturnia and allied genera. The luna moth, polyphemus, and promethea, are examples. They belong to the Silkworn family, and some are raised for their silk. See Polyphemus..
Plain :: Plain (superl.) Without beauty; not handsome; homely; as, a plain woman..
Unhandsome :: Unhandsome (a.) Not handsome; not beautiful; ungraceful; not comely or pleasing; plain; homely.
Admiral :: Admiral (n.) A handsome butterfly (Pyrameis Atalanta) of Europe and America. The larva feeds on nettles.
Unhandsome :: Unhandsome (a.) Unhandy; clumsy; awkward; inconvenient.
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