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Can the word "handsome" be used for women?
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Can the word "handsome" be used for women?
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Can I use the word handsome for women? –Mary, United States
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Yes, you can use the adjective handsome for women.
While handsome is more often used for men, women can also be called handsome. When a woman is described as handsome, it suggests that she is very good-looking, and also healthy and strong. Handsome is less likely to be used to describe a woman who is petite or delicate.
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