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good looks

American  

plural noun

  1. good or attractive personal appearance; handsomeness or beauty.


good looks British  

plural noun

  1. personal attractiveness or beauty

"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 looks

First recorded in 1790–1800

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How crucial do you think James’ good looks were to his whole proposition?

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 26, 2026

Arsenal are even better placed for that, so if they are able to get up the pitch in the first place, forcing corner kicks or winning free-kicks will produce good looks at goal.

From BBC May 30, 2026

But Van Der Beek’s wholesome good looks belied his creative ambitions.

From Salon Feb. 15, 2026

"Game felt good. Kind of went out there and gave myself a lot of good looks, good opportunities, and only missing one green today, that definitely helps," said Reed.

From Barron's Jan. 23, 2026

How could he fail to recognize the actor’s familiar, thick black hair, pale complexion, trademark mustache, and striking good looks?

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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