English / proverb
Handsome Is as Handsome Does
MEANING IN ENGLISH
A person's true nobility and attractiveness are proven by their ethical behavior, not their exterior beauty.
In context
01
He looked dashing in his tailored suit, but his rude treatment of the waiter proved handsome is as handsome does.
02
My grandmother always reminded us that handsome is as handsome does when assessing someone's integrity.
Synonyms
actions define character,beauty is skin-deep,deeds reveal character
Antonyms
all style no substance,outward charm,superficial allure
Collocations
remember that handsome is as handsome does,believe that handsome is as handsome does,as the adage goes handsome is as handsome does