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 noun

Examples of good-looking in a Sentence

she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
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Thermal or Insulated Curtains Thermal curtains are one of the most effective and good-looking options. Louise Parks, Martha Stewart, 10 Jan. 2026 As a general rule, even good-looking tires should be carefully scrutinized at six years and replaced at 10 years. John Paul Senior Manager Public Affairs and Traffic Safety Aaa Northeast, Hartford Courant, 10 Jan. 2026 The show can be funny, the camaraderie among the characters is gratifying, and the doctors are extraordinarily good-looking in the way only TV doctors can be. Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 10 Jan. 2026 Expect lots of good-looking people being very good-looking and falling in love in very good-looking locations. Abid Rahman, HollywoodReporter, 1 Jan. 2026 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 3 Feb. 2026.

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