good-looking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of good-looking
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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But it’s not just about finding a good-looking candidate, or a charming candidate, or even a personable candidate.
From Slate ● Oct. 27, 2026
The first media member agrees, saying, “He’s a good-looking dude. His skin is, like, so smooth, I was like, damn, no tattoos?”
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 19, 2026
"I wouldn't be hanging out with second years, and particularly really good-looking ones," he says.
From BBC ● Sep. 25, 2026
A pile of particularly good-looking spinach caught my eye.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
He was young and good-looking, and I could see right away he was conceited.
From "The Bell Jar" by Sylvia Plath
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