good-looking

adjective

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

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she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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The Bose QuietComfort Headphones sit at the stylish intersection of great sound, amazing ANC, and good-looking hardware. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 24 July 2026 Measures may reward good-looking numbers rather than accurate ones. — Gerald J. Leonard, Forbes.com, 22 July 2026 The coastline of the region is fringed with ridiculously good-looking beaches and traditional fishing villages where the boats still return with the day’s catch. — Nigel Hack, Travel + Leisure, 21 July 2026 However, during the curtain call, outstanding — or maybe just good-looking — male actors are sometimes pelted with loose flowers by their admirers. — Judith Martin, Mercury News, 20 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for good-looking

Word History

First Known Use

1715, in the meaning defined above

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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 8 Aug. 2026.

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