handsome

bello, affascinante

Detto di un uomo o un ragazzo di bell’aspetto.

In inglese semplice: A man or boy who looks attractive.

• He is very handsome.
• Her brother grew into a handsome young man.
• Who is that handsome actor?

Sinonimi: good-looking, attractive

Contrari: ugly

Espressioni comuni: a handsome man, a handsome boy, tall and handsome

avvenente, imponente

Detto di una donna attraente per i lineamenti decisi o l’aspetto imponente.

In inglese semplice: A woman who looks attractive because of her strong, impressive features or appearance.

• She was a handsome woman.
• His handsome aunt stood tall beside the fireplace.
• The portrait shows a handsome woman with strong features.

Sinonimi: striking, attractive

Espressioni comuni: a handsome woman, handsome features

appropriato, decoroso

Fatto in modo adatto, corretto ed elegante.

In inglese semplice: Done in a suitable, proper, and graceful way.

• His apology was a handsome gesture.
• She thanked him for his handsome conduct.
• The old account praises his handsome manner of settling the dispute.

Sinonimi: graceful, proper, appropriate

Contrari: improper

Espressioni comuni: handsome conduct, a handsome gesture, a handsome apology