good-looking

adjective

good-look·​ing ˈgu̇d-ˈlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce good-looking (audio)
: having a pleasing or attractive appearance
good-looker noun

Examples of good-looking in a Sentence

she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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Is this just about good-looking people getting a free pass? Julian Hayes Ii, Forbes.com, 22 May 2025 The glossy, good-looking production feels like a throwback to French fare from a few decades ago — middlebrow passing for intellectual, mainstream commercial passing for arthouse. David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 22 May 2025 Nominate good-looking properties Anaheim Beautiful recognizes citizens who keep their property beautiful. Andrea Manes, Oc Register, 22 May 2025 But a second, good-looking chalk bag, especially one that’s filled with her favorite candy, is always fun. Lisa Jhung, Outside Online, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for good-looking

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of good-looking was in 1715

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“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/good-looking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

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