good-looking
Americanadjective
adjective
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 young fellows with the tangible air of the towns and easy living did not, as a rule, take kindly to living alone on some mountain peak.
From The Lookout Man by Bower, B. M.
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