good-looking
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of good-looking
First recorded in 1770–80
Example Sentences
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“We’ve got a lot of good looking young linemen that are talented and going to be good players,” Riley said.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 27, 2024
“He’s amazing, actually, in a certain way. He’s a tall, good looking guy. He’s a very good student. And he’s applied to colleges and gets into everywhere,” Trump gushed.
From Salon • Jun. 2, 2024
“You’re a good looking crowd … I usually don’t look at people who are this attractive,” Trump quipped to members of Run GenZ, an organization that encourages young conservatives to run for office.
From Seattle Times • Jan. 6, 2024
“I got the names but I still got a little bit confused, because they have these good looking costumes with the carota.”
From Washington Times • Nov. 13, 2023
Bertha stops and gives us a good looking over, but with the hoods of our cloaks pulled so low over our heads, we all look alike.
From "Amari and the Night Brothers" by B.B. Alston
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