Word: Handsome
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Good-looking or attractive, especially in a way that is pleasing to the eye.
Synonyms: Attractive, good-looking, charming
Antonyms: Unattractive, ugly, plain
Example 1: The actor was so handsome that he captured everyone's attention on the red carpet.
Example 2: She was delighted when her friend called her handsome, as she always wanted to feel attractive.
Example 3: The handsome prince rode into the village, making all the villagers smile.
The word "handsome" originally meant "easy to handle" or "manageable" in the Middle Ages, and it evolved to describe someone who is attractive or good-looking over time.
"A handsome man is a man who has a pleasing appearance, but a truly great man is one who has character and kindness." Anonymous
1. What does "handsome" mean?
a) Ugly
b) Good-looking
c) Short
d) Boring
Answer: b) Good-looking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "handsome"?
a) Attractive
b) Nasty
c) Mean
d) Poor
Answer: a) Attractive
3. Which sentence uses "handsome" correctly?
a) The handsome cat ran up the tree.
b) The handsome cake was delicious and pretty.
c) He looks handsome in his new suit.
d) The house is handsome when it rains.
Answer: c) He looks handsome in his new suit.
4. Which idiom means a generous reward?
a) Handful of luck
b) Handsome reward
c) Cold as ice
d) Busy as a bee
Answer: b) Handsome reward
5. What is the opposite of "handsome"?
a) Good-looking
b) Charming
c) Unattractive
d) Lovely
Answer: c) Unattractive
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