good-looking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of good-looking
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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A pile of particularly good-looking spinach caught my eye.
From Salon ● Aug. 20, 2026
The main author of a 2021 paper, external on the topic, she says good-looking people get hired more often because people associate attractiveness with positive traits such as trustworthiness and intelligence.
From BBC ● Jul. 28, 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
“Our thinking is simply own a few more good-looking charts inside an underweight sector.”
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Like good-looking bed head, if that’s even possible.
From "Made You Up" by Francesca Zappia
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