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10 Language-to-English Dictionarieshübsch
Pronunciation / Transliteration: hübsch
"Er ist sehr hübsch."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Having an attractive, well-proportioned, and imposing appearance.
"The actor was known for his handsome features and charming personality." - 2
Generous or large in amount.
"She received a handsome sum for her artwork."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from Middle English handsome, meaning 'easy to handle or manipulate', formed from hand + -some. Over centuries, the meaning shifted via 'apt, suitable, or convenient' to 'fine-looking, well-proportioned, or attractive', particularly applied to men.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Handsome" is said worldwide
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beau
Transliteration: bo
"Il est très beau."
hübsch
Transliteration: hübsch
"Er ist sehr hübsch."
bello
Transliteration: bello
"Lui è molto bello."
guapo
Transliteration: gwapo
"Él es muy guapo."
bonito
Transliteration: bo-NEE-to
"Ele é muito bonito."
सुंदर
Transliteration: sundar
"वह बहुत सुंदर है।"
英俊
Transliteration: yīngjùn
"他非常英俊。"
잘생긴
Transliteration: jalsaenggin
"그는 매우 잘생겼다."
ハンサム
Transliteration: hansamu
"彼はとてもハンサムです。"
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