The difference between Handsome and Sexy

When used as adjectives, handsome means visually attractive, whereas sexy means having sexual appeal.

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

check bellow for the other definitions of Handsome and Sexy

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.

Sexy as an adjective (of a person):

Having sexual appeal; suggestive of sex.

Examples:

"The participants in the swimsuit competition are all very sexy."
Sexy as an adjective:

That can sexually attract or arouse.

Examples:

"She has a sexy voice!"
Sexy as an adjective (of a thing or concept):

interesting, attractive or appealing.

Examples:

"The manufacturers have launched a sexy new car."

"We have some sexy ideas on how to improve sales."

"Being an undertaker is not a sexy career."
Sexy as an adjective (rare, slang):

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Examples:

"He didn't really like me; all he wanted was for me to be sexy with him."
Sexy as an adjective (mathematics):

Examples:

"(73,79) is a sexy prime pair."