What does the cryptic crossword clue "An impressive way to hold up present that's most generous (10)" mean?

The definition is "most generous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAND (synonym="present") + SOME (synonym="an impressive") + ST (synonym="street, way") = HANDSOMEST; definition: "most generous" The answer is HANDSOMEST.

An impressive way to hold up present that's most generous (10)

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