Synonyms of looks

looks 1 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of look

1

as in seems

to give the impression of being

it looks like it might rain

Synonyms & Similar Words

• seems
• feels
• sounds
• appears
• makes
• acts
• comes off (as)
• resembles
• suggests
• pretends
• comes across (as)
• implies
• recalls
• hints
• dissembles
• insinuates

2

as in expresses

to make known (as an idea, emotion, or opinion)

the music teacher looked her displeasure with a fierce frown

Synonyms & Similar Words

• expresses
• voices
• gives
• sounds
• states
• announces
• expounds
• airs
• says
• writes
• ventilates
• describes
• raises
• proclaims
• conveys
• puts forth
• vents
• declares
• publishes
• advertises
• disseminates
• gives air to
• offers
• circulates
• submits
• enunciates
• speaks out
• broadcasts
• communicates
• speaks up
• enounces
• sounds off
• writes up
• chimes in
• puts over
• puts across

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• suppresses
• stifles
• restricts
• restrains
• censors

3

as in plans

to have in mind as a purpose or goal

they were looking to make a fast buck

Synonyms & Similar Words

• plans
• intends
• goes
• means
• contemplates
• hopes
• tries
• aims
• proposes
• wishes
• purposes
• designs
• calculates
• purports
• aspires
• allows
• figures on
• meditates
• considers
• attempts
• dreams
• strives
• debates
• struggles
• plots
• ponders
• performs
• schemes
• achieves
• accomplishes
• executes
• effects
• mulls (over)
• endeavors

looks

2 of 2

noun

plural of look

as in beauty

the qualities in a person or thing that as a whole give pleasure to the senses

a supermodel's career tends to be entirely based on her exceptional good looks

Synonyms & Similar Words

• beauty
• beautifulness
• attractiveness
• aesthetics
• prettiness
• loveliness
• appeal
• elegance
• comeliness
• sightliness
• handsomeness
• cuteness
• fairness
• gorgeousness
• attraction
• charm
• fascination
• sex appeal
• allure
• glamour
• beauteousness
• desirability
• delightfulness
• radiance
• sexiness
• resplendency
• sublimity
• resplendence
• pulchritude
• gloriousness
• shapeliness
• seductiveness
• radiancy
• lusciousness
• perfection
• desirableness
• exquisiteness
• glossiness
• sublimeness
• daintiness
• nubility
• slickness
• flawlessness
• showiness
• flashiness
• flamboyance
• splendiferousness
• splendidness
• foxiness
• splashiness
• superbness
• delicacy

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• ugliness
• plainness
• hideousness
• homeliness
• unattractiveness
• grotesqueness
• unsightliness
• unloveliness
• vileness
• repulsiveness
• flaw
• nastiness
• blemish
• foulness
• dreadfulness
• terribleness
• offensiveness
• repellency
• imperfection
• ghastliness
• loathsomeness
• disagreeableness
• horribleness
• unbecomingness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of looks

Verb

Still, youthful rebellion in virtual reality looks great and the concept of online escapes resonates in an increasingly intense real world. —Brian Truitt, USA Today, 13 June 2026

As Nona Source looks toward its next five years, Prieur du Perray said the focus will be less on simply selling materials and more on facilitating connections across the supply chain. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 12 June 2026

As its name suggests, the Official Vinyl Albums rundown looks solely at purchases on wax. —Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026

This piece looks and feels much more luxe than its $134 price tag would imply thanks to the buttery soft Italian leather construction and sheepskin lining. —Essence Wiley, InStyle, 12 June 2026

But Ukraine looks more and more likely to be entering the next round of negotiations with a strong upper hand. —Elizabeth Shackelford, Chicago Tribune, 12 June 2026

Suddenly, Wembanyama looks far less like the ideal candidate to lead the NBA into the post-LeBron James and Steph Curry era. —Bobby Burack Outkick, FOXNews.com, 12 June 2026

To a hammer, every problem looks like a nail. —Jon Coupal, Oc Register, 29 May 2026

Demond Claiborne looks trapped. —Alec Lewis, New York Times, 29 May 2026

Noun

At tight end, Evans, Feleipe Franks and James Mitchell continued to get plenty of looks from the backup QBs. —Charlotte Observer, 11 June 2026

From a looks perspective, the XLE blends right in with the rest of the Mammoth lineup. —Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 11 June 2026

Zesica Striped Wide-leg Pants Pinstripe trousers are a must-have in my wardrobe for their year-round versatility and ability to elevate any outfit, whether styled for professional settings or dressed down for casual, travel-friendly looks. —Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 11 June 2026

Those queries don’t come as a surprise to Michelle Li, a content creator who was inspired to dedicate a Substack and corresponding Instagram post that featured unique ways to style the piece into her looks. —Diana Tsui, Footwear News, 11 June 2026

Top-quality knives feature reliable materials like stainless steel, titanium and G-10 for durability and mother of pearl for those interested in looks. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 11 June 2026

The show also includes looks that are really about preserving the performer’s face and employing subtle transformations via stubble or smaller prosthetic pieces. —Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 4 June 2026

The Spurs scored only 40 points in the entire second half and struggled to generate good looks in the fourth quarter. —Rohan Nadkarni, NBC news, 4 June 2026

Jenner and Elordi sport matching looks, both in casual black t-shirts. —Alessia Amorosini, Vanity Fair, 4 June 2026