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Synonyms

good looks

American  

plural noun

  1. good or attractive personal appearance; handsomeness or beauty.


good looks British  

plural noun

  1. personal attractiveness or beauty

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Etymology

Origin of good looks

First recorded in 1790–1800

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How crucial do you think James’ good looks were to his whole proposition?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Trump also sizes up foreign leaders, noting the good looks of Paraguayan President Santiago Pena and Syria's Ahmad al-Chareh.

From Barron's Jun. 11, 2026

Two reasons Michelangelo shunned Raphael were his youth and good looks.

From Salon May 16, 2026

Besides Hollywood good looks, Mr. Schaller had legendary energy and, vitally, patience.

From The Wall Street Journal May 8, 2026

And still, I was proud of my mom's good looks.

From "Americanized" by Sara Saedi

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