good-looking

[ goo d-loo k-ing ]

/ ˈgʊdˈlʊk ɪŋ /

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adjective

of good or attractive appearance; handsome or beautiful: a good-looking young man; a good-looking hat.

Nearby words

good-hearted, good-humored, good-humoured, good-king-henry, good-looker, good-looking, good-natured, good-neighbor, good-night, good-oh, good-sized

Origin of good-looking

First recorded in 1770–80

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Examples from the Web for good-looking

And with younger men, as my mother always said, ‘You need to be the good-looking one.’
Joan Rivers: 'Death Is Like Plastic Surgery'|Tim Teeman|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
And with younger men, as my mother always said, “You need to be the good-looking one.”
Joan Rivers: Our Last Interview|Tim Teeman|September 4, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When asked to elaborate about other strategies he is exploring to attract more female players, he joked: “Good-looking guys.”
Breaking Polo's Grass Ceiling|Keli Goff|August 20, 2014|DAILY BEAST
He was at a house party when a good-looking woman came out of the bathroom and told him about the cocaine she was doing.
Speed Read: Marion Barry’s Crazy Memoir|William O’Connor|June 18, 2014|DAILY BEAST

I saw their pictures online… two good-looking, strong, unsmiling, young men in front of an American flag.
How the Dead Come Home From Afghanistan|Nick Willard|May 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST
These natives were well-made, good-looking, and remarkably active and swift of foot.
Notable Voyagers|W.H.G. Kingston and Henry Frith
He had a good-looking face, which was, however, rather weak; and his eyes were too prominent and slightly bloodshot.
Garman and Worse|Alexander Lange Kielland
The youth, in spite of his rags, had a good-looking face and a pleasant manner.
The Outdoor Girls in Florida|Laura Lee Hope
She was young, good-looking, and men were inclined to flirt with her, or rather to attempt it.
Jennie Gerhardt|Theodore Dreiser
It would be a shame to throw her down, and besides she was good-looking.
Jennie Gerhardt|Theodore Dreiser

British Dictionary definitions for good-looking

good-looking

adjective

handsome or pretty

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good-looking

adjective

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good-looking

adjective