The difference between Good-looking and Handsome
When used as adjectives, good-looking means physically attractive , whereas handsome means visually attractive.
Handsome is also verb with the meaning: to render handsome.
check bellow for the other definitions of Good-looking and Handsome
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Good-looking as an adjective:
Physically attractive .
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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"
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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."
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Handsome as an adjective:
Generous or noble in character.
Examples:
"Handsome is as handsome does."
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Handsome as an adjective:
Ample; moderately large.
Examples:
"a handsome salary"
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Handsome as an adjective (obsolete, said of things and people):
Dexterous; skillful.
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Handsome as a verb (transitive, obsolete):
To render handsome.