The difference between Beautiful and Handsome

When used as adjectives, beautiful means attractive and possessing beauty, whereas handsome means visually attractive.

Handsome is also verb with the meaning: to render handsome.

check bellow for the other definitions of Beautiful and Handsome

Beautiful as an adjective:

Attractive and possessing beauty.

Examples:

"Anyone who has ever met her thought she was absolutely beautiful."

"There's a beautiful lake by the town."
Beautiful as an adjective (of the weather):

Pleasant; clear.

Examples:

"It's beautiful outside, let's go for a walk."
Beautiful as an adjective:

Well executed.

Examples:

"The skater performed a beautiful [[axel]]."

Handsome as an adjective (of people, things, etc):

Having a good appearance; good-looking. Visually attractive; pleasant looking, good-looking. Striking, impressive and elegantly proportioned, though not typically beautiful.

Examples:

"a handsome garment, house, tree, or horse"

"a handsome man"
Handsome as an adjective (of weather):

Good, appealing, appropriate. Fine, clear and bright. Suitable or fit in action; marked with propriety and ease; appropriate.

Examples:

"a handsome style, etc."
Handsome as an adjective:

Generous or noble in character.

Examples:

"Handsome is as handsome does."
Handsome as an adjective:

Ample; moderately large.

Examples:

"a handsome salary"
Handsome as an adjective (obsolete, said of things and people):

Dexterous; skillful.