-some — tending to, causing, characterized by (affix)
-some
tending to, causing, characterized by
Component
suffix
Old English · Productive of a quality (handsome, troublesome).
Used in (5)
awesome
B1
/ˈɔ.səm/
Extremely good or impressive (informal).
handsome
A1
/ˈhæn.səm/
Good-looking, especially of a man.
troublesome
B2
/ˈtɹʌbəlsəm/
Causing difficulty, worry, or annoyance.
tiresome
B2
/ˈtaɪɚsəm/
Making you feel bored or annoyed; tedious.
wholesome
C2
/ˈhoʊl.səm/
sound or exhibiting soundness in body or mind