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good-looking

American  
[good-look-ing] / ˈgʊdˈlʊk ɪŋ /

adjective

  1. of good or attractive appearance; handsome or beautiful.

    a good-looking young man; a good-looking hat.


good-looking British  

adjective

  1. handsome or pretty

"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-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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