Etymology
Origin of ill-looking
First recorded in 1625–35
Example Sentences
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Now, as she approached to thirty years of age, she might have been as well-looking as at any earlier period of her life if it had been her wish to possess good looks.
From Rachel Ray by Trollope, Anthony
He was a bright well-looking lad of thirteen when Mildred had seen him last.
From Heriot's Choice A Tale by Carey, Rosa Nouchette
As he stepped out to meet him, Kenneth could see he was young, and well-looking.
From Aletta A Tale of the Boer Invasion by Mitford, Bertram
He is a very grave, well-looking man, plain in his dress, resembling that of a Quaker, and courteous in his behaviour.
From The Bristol Royal Mail Post, Telegraph, and Telephone by Tombs, Robert Charles
You have a niece up yonder," Vont said, knitting his shaggy grey eyebrows and gazing steadfastly at his visitor, "a well-looking young woman, they say—Lady Letitia Thursford.
From The Wicked Marquis by Oppenheim, E. Phillips (Edward Phillips)
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