The difference between Handsome and Hot

When used as verbs, handsome means to render handsome, whereas hot means to heat.

When used as adjectives, handsome means visually attractive, whereas hot means having a high temperature.

check bellow for the other definitions of Handsome and Hot

  1. 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"

  2. 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."

  3. Handsome as an adjective:

    Generous or noble in character.

    Examples:

    "Handsome is as handsome does."

  4. Handsome as an adjective:

    Ample; moderately large.

    Examples:

    "a handsome salary"

  5. Handsome as an adjective (obsolete, said of things and people):

    Dexterous; skillful.

  1. Handsome as a verb (transitive, obsolete):

    To render handsome.

  1. Hot as an adjective (of an [[object]]):

    Having a high temperature.

    Examples:

    "He forgot the frying pan was hot, and dropped it suddenly."

  2. Hot as an adjective:

    (of the weather) Causing the air to be hot.

    Examples:

    "It is too hot to be outside.  nowrap It is hotter in summer than in winter."

  3. Hot as an adjective:

    (of a person or animal) Feeling the sensation of heat, especially to the point of discomfort.

    Examples:

    "I was so hot from being in the sun too long.  nowrap Aren't you hot with that thick coat on?"

  4. Hot as an adjective:

    (of a temper) Easily provoked to anger.

    Examples:

    "Be careful, he has a hot temper and may take it out on you."

  5. Hot as an adjective:

    Feverish.

  6. Hot as an adjective:

    (of food) Spicy.

    Examples:

    "Before moving to India, I never ate hot food. The Indians love spicy food."

  7. Hot as an adjective (informal):

    Very good, remarkable, exciting.

    Examples:

    "He's a hot young player, we should give him a trial."

  8. Hot as an adjective:

    Stolen.

    Examples:

    "'hot merchandise"

  9. Hot as an adjective (incomparable):

    Electrically charged.

    Examples:

    "a hot wire"

  10. Hot as an adjective (informal):

    Radioactive.

  11. Hot as an adjective (slang, of a person):

    Very physically and/or sexually attractive.

    Examples:

    "That girl is hot!"

  12. Hot as an adjective (slang):

    Sexual or sexy; involving sexual intercourse or sexual excitement.

  13. Hot as an adjective (slang):

    Sexually aroused; horny.

  14. Hot as an adjective:

    Popular; in demand.

    Examples:

    "His new pickup is hot!"

  15. Hot as an adjective:

    Very close to finding or guessing something to be found or guessed.

    Examples:

    "Am I warm yet?'' — ''You're hot!"

  16. Hot as an adjective:

    Performing strongly; having repeated successes.

  17. Hot as an adjective:

    Fresh; just released.

  18. Hot as an adjective:

    Uncomfortable, difficult to deal with; awkward, dangerous, unpleasant.

  19. Hot as an adjective (slang):

    Examples:

    "He was finished in a hot minute."

    "I dated him for a hot second."

  1. Hot as a verb (with ''up''):

    To heat; to make or become hot.

  2. Hot as a verb (with ''up''):

    To become lively or exciting.

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