1. plural of handsomeness; the quality or state of being handsome in appearance
Usage: typically used in formal or literary contexts
2. plural of handsomeness; the quality of being generous or liberal in amount
Usage: formal or archaic usage

Examples

• The handsomenesses of the actors in the film were widely praised by critics.
• She was known for the handsomenesses of her charitable donations to the community.
• The various handsomenesses displayed by the contestants made judging the competition difficult.
• His handsomenesses as a benefactor earned him respect throughout the region.
• The gallery celebrated the diverse handsomenesses of portraiture across different eras.