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
I didn’t think any of us were good looking, quite honestly.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 23, 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
However, it was also critiqued for its casting - with Joel Keller of Decider describing everyone on the HBO Max show as "pretty good looking".
From BBC • Jun. 9, 2023
“You see, I have become what they call the snob! The first-class, I feel it should be attended to before the second-class. Next, I think, we will interview the good looking Colonel Arbuthnot.”
From "Murder on the Orient Express" by Agatha Christie
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