Handsome vs Magnanimous - What's the difference?
handsome | magnanimous | Synonyms |
(obsolete, said of things and people) Dexterous; skillful
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(of a man) Visually attractive; pleasant looking.
(of a woman) Striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not typically beautiful.
Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; graceful; becoming; appropriate.
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Generous or noble in character
Ample; moderately large.
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Having a good appearance
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(obsolete) To render handsome.
Noble and generous in spirit.
Handsome is a synonym of magnanimous.
As adjectives the difference between handsome and magnanimous
is that handsome is (obsolete|said of things and people) dexterous; skillful while magnanimous is noble and generous in spirit.As a verb handsome
is (obsolete) to render handsome.handsome
English
Adjective
(en-adj)- a handsome' man; a ' handsome garment, house, tree, horse.
- a handsome style, etc.
- Handsome' is as ' handsome does.
- a handsome salary
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Derived terms
* do the handsome thingSynonyms
* (attractive) prettyVerb
(handsom)magnanimous
English
Adjective
(en adjective)- He thinks himself ardent, impulsive, passionate, magnanimous — capable of boundless enthusiasm for an idea or a sentiment.
- magnanimous forgiveness