όμορφος
ómorfos/ˈo.moɾ.fos/
The English word "handsome" is translated into Greek as όμορφος (ómorfos).
όμορφος is an adjective used to describe a man as attractive.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word όμορφος is a compound derived from όμοιος, meaning similar or same and μορφή, meaning shape or form, literally translating to "beautiful-shaped".
How does it change in a sentence?
To describe a woman as beautiful, use the feminine form όμορφη. To describe something in the neuter gender as beautiful, use όμορφο.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced as /ˈo.moɾ.fos/. It has three syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While όμορφος describes physical beauty, Greeks often use the word καλός to describe someone who is 'good' or 'beautiful' in a moral or spiritual sense.
- The English word 'morphine' shares a distant linguistic relative in the idea of 'form' or 'shape' through the Greek root found in όμορφος.
- In Ancient Greek, the original form was εὔμορφος, where the prefix εὖ meant 'well' or 'good', making the literal sense 'well-formed'.
Examples in context
- Είπε πως ήταν όμορφος.She said that he was handsome.This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the masculine form όμορφος in a past tense context.Tatoeba #5531245 by Zeus, translation #461932 by CK
- Είναι έξυπνος, όμορφος και γλυκός.He is smart, handsome, and sweet.This sentence shows how to use όμορφος when listing qualities of a man.Tatoeba #11168270 by carlosalberto, translation #11168268 by carlosalberto
- Αυτός ο κύριος είναι πραγματικά όμορφος.This gentleman is truly handsome.
- Ο φίλος μου είναι πραγματικά ωραίος.My friend is really handsome.
- Ο κουκλάρης αυτός πρέπει να τραβάει πολλά βλέμματα.This handsome guy must attract a lot of attention.
- Ο νέος υπάλληλος είναι πολύ όμορφος.O neos ypallilos einai poly omorfos.The new employee is very handsome.
Example conversation
Anastasia and Dimitris are looking at a photo of a friend.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΚοίτα τον Μάρκο, είναι τόσο όμορφος!Koita ton Marko, einai toso omorfos!Look at Mark, he is so handsome!
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΝαι, έχει πολύ ωραία χαρακτηριστικά.Ne, echei poly oraia charaktiristika.Yes, he has very nice features.
- Αναστασία AnastasiaΠιστεύεις ότι του αρέσω;Pisteueis oti tou areso?Do you think he likes me?
- Δημήτρης DimitrisΕίμαι σίγουρος ότι ναι, Αναστασία.Eimai sigouros oti nai, Anastasia.I am sure he does, Anastasia.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry όμορφος, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries όμορφος, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
