handsome

/ˈhæn.səm/adj
Elementary
1

Having a pleasing appearance, good-looking, attractive, particularly

2

Of a man or boy: attractively manly, having a pleasing face and overall effect.

3

Of a woman: statuesque, beautiful in a masculine or otherwise imposing way.

4

Good, appealing, appropriate.

5

Fine, clear and bright.

6

Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate.

7

Generous or noble in character.

8

Ample; moderately large.

9

Of people and things: dexterous; skillful.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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