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Handsome vs. Hansom
Handsome
/ˈhænsəm/Examples:
He is devastatingly handsome.The painting featured a handsome young hero.Her handsome earnings made her financially secure.
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Hansom
/ˈhænsəm/Examples:
Riding in a hansom cab felt quite nostalgic for her.He hailed a hansom as the quickest way through the city.The hansom clattered down the cobblestone streets.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- Remember that handsome is an adjective often used to describe people, particularly those who are good-looking.
- A hansom is a noun and it refers to a type of carriage, not a person.
- If youre talking about appearance or attractiveness related to a person, handsome' is the word you want.
- When discussing something from historical vehicles or transport, hansom fits better.
- Hansom is always associated with the transportation context, whereas handsome is strictly about looks.
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