What does the cryptic crossword clue "Round of applause a little generous (8)" mean?

The definition is "generous". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). HAND (synonym="applause") + SOME (synonym="a") = HANDSOME; definition: "generous" The answer is HANDSOME.

Round of applause a little generous (8)

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