discussion Superior compliment: Being called Handsome vs Being called Hot

[Weld_E]

Which compliment holds more weight and which you prefer to be?

 

I think handsome is superior because technically most people can become hot through a strict diet and regiment workout routine, but being called handsome is mostly due to genetics.

[Perfect Crime]

Gorgeous >>> pretty >>> handsome >>> hot

 

Calling someone hot is giving sex ONLY while the other compliments make more of an overall good impression imo

Edited May 17, 2022 by Perfect Crime

[Weld_E]

1 minute ago, hurricane326 said:

"Adorable" would be my kryptonite

Really? It’s a turn off for me. You refer to babies or animals adorable, not someone you are attracted to.

[suburbannature]

People change what they say depending on how they know you are the setting. Like if it’s someone I know in a casual setting or a cigarette, it’s “hot.” But work colleagues or people in public will typically say “handsome.” Or sometimes a guy interested in more than just ******* will say “handsome” to appear classy.

[thetea]

handsome is like what your mum would call you when you dress up nice but hot is something that someone you'd want to date or whatever would call you

[luckythisway]

Hot is more about looks whereas handsome is someone who looks good but also has a nice personality & presents themself well 

[Rotunda]

I’m 23 but have a really young face, so whenever strangers tell me I’m cute/handsome I assume they mean “aw that’s a cute kid” and not “oh that’s a really attractive guy”

 

Hot means more to me cause I hear it less. 

Edited May 17, 2022 by Rotunda

[305]

Handsome.

"Hot" is a generic term for someone that is attractive for what is deemed to be "sexy" while "handsome" seems to have a deeper meaning, usually that person has a certain feature that separates them from the rest. 

I also think cute>hot

[byzantium]

I think people use the word handsome more liberally.  

I would rather be called hot because they would mean it...especially by a guy I like. 

[JoeAg]

handsome tbh

i blush everytime! more girls have called me handsome than guys, guys typically go for hot or cute for me, but handsome feels… powerful. i love it so much lol

[Devin]

Handsome - its more formal and applies not just looks but your overall charisma and how you carry yourself. 
 

Hot kinda feels like someone’s lusting/piece of meat.

[John Slayne]

hot

 

however, i'm tired of all of these - handsome, hot, cute, sexy, etc.

 

i wanna be called smart, funny, interesting, a good company, something related to my personality for a change 

[Nightingale]

Hot. I feel like this means you’re insanely attractive on another level. 
 

Handsome to me feels a bit overused especially if you spend time on any dating apps. It’s obviously still a nice compliment but I feel like it applies to everyone since everyone can be handsome in some way. 

[Superbitch]

Hot>>>> 

 

handsome you can be cute or whatever. Being hot is better imo… sexy, more attractive. 

[brazil]

Handsome gives kid/teen getting compliments from adults. 

 

Hot >>>>>

[Dula Peep]

I’m both handsome and hot  

[brazil]

5 minutes ago, John Slayne said:

hot

 

however, i'm tired of all of these - handsome, hot, cute, sexy, etc.

 

i wanna be called smart, funny, interesting, a good company, something related to my personality for a change 

Sorry bb, you too hot to be considered smart, join the club:

 

 

[John Slayne]

Just now, brazil said:

Sorry bb, you too hot to be considered smart, join the club:

 

 

the pic  

[brenda-walsh]

32 minutes ago, Rotunda said:

I’m 23 but have a really young face, so whenever strangers tell me I’m cute/handsome I assume they mean “aw that’s a cute kid” and not “oh that’s a really attractive guy”

 

Hot means more to me cause I hear it less. 

.

[Cryptique]

I always felt uncomfortable when i get a compliment

 

Felt like being studied under a microscope

[rebeltwat]

Beautiful 

[Mohit]

A handsome guy with an average body (those sex and the city type guys from the 90s) >>> a protein gulping hot guy who is not gonna age gracefully the moment he stops working out 

Edited May 17, 2022 by Mohit

[Buddy]

Handsome can be a mom compliment that doesn't always hold weight.

 

Hot can't be misinterpreted. 

[saintspice]

depends on the situation. i prefer being called hot if i’m out at a bar or club but prefer being called handsome if i’m at a dinner or meeting groups of friends where i don’t know everyone. like if i want to flirt or hook up i want to be called hot but if i want to connect on a friend level i like handsome

[Massive_Teardrop]

I like both but hot edges out