handsome
gb/hˈænsəm/ us/hˈænsəm/
A2
Engelsk
~ 2000
jóképű, szép, tekintélyes, tetszetős
A2
1
jóképű
B1
Brugsmønster:
[someone] is handsome
The actor is considered one of the most handsome men in Hollywood.
A színészt Hollywood egyik legjóképűbb férfijának tartják.
She thought he looked very handsome in his new suit.
Szerinte nagyon jóképű volt az új öltönyében.
He was tall, dark, and undeniably handsome.
That was the most handsome groom I had ever seen.
Even at sixty, he remained a handsome gentleman.
Læringseksempler
The man is very handsome.
A férfi nagyon jóképű.
My brother is a handsome person.
A fiútestvérem jóképű ember.
He looks handsome in that shirt.
That actor is handsome.
I think your friend is handsome.
Typisk fejl:
Learners sometimes use 'handsome' for women, but in modern English it is most often used for men; 'beautiful' or 'pretty' are more common for women.
Betydning
Good-looking in a masculine way
Ordforbindelser
handsome man
|handsome actor
|tall and handsome
|handsome face
|handsome stranger
Synonymer
good-looking (More general term for physical attractiveness, can apply to any gender.)
|
attractive (Broad term for appealing appearance or charm.)
Antonymer
unattractive (Lacking physical appeal or beauty.)
Temaer
appearance
|people
|descriptions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Good-looking in a way people often use to talk about men.
Physically attractive in a way that is traditionally associated with men.
B2
2
szép
B1
tekintélyes
B2
Brugsmønster:
a handsome [amount/sum/profit]
They made a handsome profit from the sale.
Szép nyereséget értek el az eladásból.
She received a handsome salary for her work.
Szép fizetést kapott a munkájáért.
The charity was given a handsome donation.
He left his children a handsome inheritance.
Læringseksempler
He got a handsome salary for the job.
Szép fizetést kapott ezért a munkáért.
We made a handsome profit last year.
Tavaly szép nyereséget értünk el.
She gave a handsome gift to the school.
The company paid a handsome bonus.
Typisk fejl:
Learners may confuse this meaning with physical appearance; context usually makes the sense clear.
Betydning
Large or generous in amount
Ordforbindelser
handsome profit
|handsome sum
|handsome salary
|handsome margin
Synonymer
substantial (Emphasizes the large size or importance of something.)
|
generous (Highlights kindness or largeness, especially in giving.)
Antonymer
meager (Very small in amount or quality.)
Temaer
money
|size
|evaluation
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Big in amount or size, and nice to have.
Large in amount or size, especially in a way that is impressive or pleasing.
B2
3
Brugsmønster:
a handsome [building/piece of furniture]
The library is housed in a handsome old building.
A könyvtár egy szép régi épületben kapott helyet.
They bought a handsome oak table for the dining room.
Vettek egy szép tölgyfa asztalt az étkezőbe.
The park features several handsome fountains.
Læringseksempler
It is a handsome house.
Ez egy szép ház.
The city has many handsome buildings.
A városban sok szép épület van.
We saw a handsome bridge over the river.
Betydning
Attractive or well-made object
Ordforbindelser
handsome building
|handsome desk
|handsome garden
Synonymer
elegant (Stylish and graceful in appearance.)
|
fine (Of high quality or excellence.)
Antonymer
ugly (Unpleasant to look at.)
Temaer
design
|appearance
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Nice to look at because it is well-made or has good shape.
Well-proportioned and visually pleasing in design or appearance, especially for objects or structures.
Grammatik
Opslagsform
handsome
IPA
GB/hˈænsəm/
US/hˈænsəm/
Stavelser og tryk
hand - some (2 stavelser)
Stress on 1st syllable (hand)
Ordformer
Adjective
- Base: handsome
- Comparative: handsomer
- Superlative: handsomest
Ordfamilie
Forms
handsomer
adjective
handsomest
adjective
Core family
handsomely
adverb C1
Related words
handsomeness
noun
Negative and opposite forms
ugly
adjective A2
Udtryk
devilishly handsome
1/dˈɛvəlɪʃli hˈænsəm/
fixed phrase
informal
Extremely and charmingly attractive man
Very good-looking in a way that seems exciting or slightly bad.
Eksempler
- The spy was devilishly handsome and knew it.
- He smiled that devilishly handsome smile of his.
tall, dark, and handsome
1/tˈɔl | dˈɑɹk | ˈænd hˈænsəm/
fixed phrase
Description of an attractive man
Used to describe a man who is tall, has dark hair, and is very good-looking.
Eksempler
- She always dreamed of meeting someone tall, dark, and handsome.
- In the movie, the hero was tall, dark, and handsome.
ruggedly handsome
1/ɹˈʌɡɪdli hˈænsəm/
fixed phrase
handsome in a rough, strong way
Looking handsome in a way that is strong and a bit rough, like someone who spends a lot of time outdoors.
Eksempler
- People often describe the actor as ruggedly handsome.
- Her father was a ruggedly handsome farmer with kind eyes.
ruggedly handsome
2/ɹˈʌɡɪdli hˈænsəm/
fixed phrase
Strong and rough but attractive man
Good-looking in a strong and rough way, like someone who works outdoors.
Eksempler
- The cowboy was ruggedly handsome with sunburned skin.
- He had a ruggedly handsome face with a square jaw.