How is handsome still a compliment

Originally Posted by jade I have a different definition. There is a distinctly different look for "cute" vs handsome.

A cute might have dimples, round cheeks, or a boyish face. But it is probably because I think I fall into "cute" vs "pretty. Originally Posted by BarcelonaFan. Wow, handsome is a good category to be in then. It is a compliment. Then again, I imagine so is cute with Bradley Cooper thrown in the mix. He is supposedly the next "it" guy. Don't Panic! Originally Posted by robertpolyglot. I think "pretty boy" is pretty close to the ultimate insult.

Most guys would probably prefer to look like a "thug" than a "pretty boy. Location: around racist white people. I have noticed that out of all the compliments I've ever received from women, handsome is at the top of the list. But I am curious if women really mean this or is that just a way of saying that a guy is cute, OK, not ugly, etc.

I guess at my age, I've heard most women say "hot", "fine", etc. Young and old women call me handsome though, and I was wondering if it meant anything at all? To a guy this is a very perplexing compliment. Please register to post and access all features of our very popular forum.

It is free and quick. Additional giveaways are planned. Detailed information about all U. Method 7. Send him a picture of you two that you really like.

Method 8. Maybe your brain wanted to remind you how handsome he is. If you had a nice dream about him last night, let him know all about it. Be sure to emphasize how good he looked so you can give him a compliment, too! You have the starring role! Method 9. Some guys get a little self-conscious when they try out new facial hair, so give him a boost of confidence with this compliment.

Makes you look rugged and handsome. I like it! Method If he mixed it up, let him know you like it. Maybe he got a haircut or got some highlights done. Whatever the case is, tell him that you thought his hair looked good to make him smile. This is especially a good idea if his hair is a big part of his overall look.

It looked so good. You look so handsome. Pick a celebrity that he vaguely looks like. I love it! If you liked his outfit, tell him about it. If you saw him earlier and he looked really good, tell him about it over text. You can pull off anything. Imad Jbara Dating Coach. Imad Jbara. Guys like any kind of compliment that strokes their egos. Things like "I love how many sports you play" "I like that you're a leader" or "I like how smart you are" can go a long way!

Yes No. Not Helpful 0 Helpful 0. I wouldn't use it to describe a personality. I was just wondering because I've always been called handsome and never anything else and always hated.

Share Facebook. Is handsome a compliment? Add Opinion. This is a void in the language. What we need is a way to compliment a man's physical appearance that would be improper for his mother to use. Handsome is appropriate for his mother to use therefore it lacks the desired emotional punch that you would want from a woman you were sexually interested in. Think of it this way: the proper word, if said by a guy's mother, should imply incest.

It would be scandalous for her to say it, therefore she would not. The word would convey the desired additional meaning is said by a fellow's love interest. Consider this imperfect example: What if a woman described her son as "fuckable"? Now let a girlfriend say that her man if "fuckable". That's appropriate and desireable.

It also expresses the sense of attraction I think you are looking for. We just need a term with this sensibility that was not vulgar. Now that I think about it, I suspect this void in the language is somewhat intentional. I think for women there is a desire to preserve ambiguity and deniability. That sounds about right. Is this still revelant? Smurphy88 Xper 4. I've always been called handsome by close family and friends, so I guess you could consider them biased.

I guess it depends. Nice answer although it doesn't answer the question very well. Im 21 and I use handsome when I truly believe that they are handsome. Show All Show Less.