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good-looking

American  
[good-look-ing] / ˈgʊdˈlʊk ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. of good or attractive appearance; handsome or beautiful.

    a good-looking young man; a good-looking hat.
good-looking British  

adjective

  1. handsome or pretty

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Etymology

Origin of good-looking

First recorded in 1770–80

Example Sentences

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Good looking, and extremely approachable, Cronje was a sponsors' dream and the endorsements flowed.

From BBC • Jul. 30, 2025

Good looking, yes, and impressed by Nikki’s command of Hazlitt’s lesser-known works, Ethan is not our heroine’s chief concern.

From Washington Post • Mar. 25, 2019

He would have played Hemsworth's part, which he thought seemed one-dimensional: "Good looking guy on beach."

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2015

Good looking, good hearted and glowing with vitality, Billy is an immediate favorite with the crew, including the mysterious master-at-arms John Claggart, here the chilling, earthy bass Brindley Sherratt.

From New York Times • Feb. 9, 2014

Good looking in a romantic, off-beat sort of way.

From Modus Vivendi by Berryman, John

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