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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

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Etymology

Origin of good looks

First recorded in 1790–1800

Example Sentences

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Welcoming the Florida Panthers ice hockey team to the White House in January, Trump joked that he hated the assembled players because of their good looks and "all this power."

From Barron's • Mar. 1, 2026

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

From Salon • Feb. 15, 2026

But Lemon’s good looks and smooth delivery helped him move to CNN in 2006, where his work was not always well-received.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2026

He was renowned for his good looks and sing-song southern accent, as well as a passing resemblance to the late actor and showman Yves Montand.

From BBC • Jan. 17, 2026

My older brother has inherited her good looks.

From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez

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