-some — tending to, causing, characterized by (affix)
-some
tending to, causing, characterized by
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suffix
Old English · Productive of a quality (handsome, troublesome).
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awesome
B1
/ˈɔ.səm/
Extremely good or impressive (informal).
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handsome
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/ˈhæn.səm/
Good-looking, especially of a man.
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troublesome
B2
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/
Causing difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
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tiresome
B2
/ˈtaɪɚsəm/
Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious.
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wholesome
C2
/ˈhoʊl.səm/
sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind
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