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.

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good-looking British  

adjective

1. handsome or pretty

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Etymology

Origin of good-looking

First recorded in 1770–80

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Example Sentences

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good-looking

Thanks to the boom in online fitness and beauty culture, our feeds are constantly overflowing with good-looking people who are just too boring to be hot.

From Salon ● Sep. 13, 2026

John F. Kennedy was a sailor and "the second most good-looking president," Trump said, leaving unsaid who is the first.

From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026

“I felt so much pressure every time I go on Instagram and I see these chiseled, really fit, good-looking guys,” says Robinson, a 31-year-old Manhattan resident who designs hospitals.

From The Wall Street Journal ● May 4, 2026

I've seen the mocked up picture of him dressed as me,, external including my baseball cap, and I love it - he makes me look good-looking!

From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2025

He was a big, hefty fellow, good-looking in a rather flashy, sunburnt way.

From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier

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