good-looking

adjective

ˈgu̇d-ˈlu̇-kiŋ How to pronounce good-looking (audio)
Definition of good-lookingnext
as in handsome
very pleasing to look at she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age

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Recent Examples of good-looking 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 These grasses remain green all winter, so overseeding can help maintain a good-looking lawn year-round. — Karen Brewer Grossman, Southern Living, 5 July 2026 Beyond this, between its ruched sides, soft leather, and sophisticated fold-over closure, this is an extremely good-looking bag to show off. — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 2 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for good-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-looking
  1. handsome
  2. beautiful
  3. attractive
  4. lovely
  5. cute
  6. gorgeous
  7. pretty
  8. good
Adjective
  • This year’s sale is also ripe with small space-friendly gems like the Sanders Reversible sectional and Sven loveseat, both with handsome designs that can speak volumes in a living room of any size.
    — Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 27 Aug. 2026
  • The rooms The 160 rooms and suites strike a balance between modern style and island charm, with leafy wallpaper, handsome headboards, and artwork by local artists that nod to Key West’s quirky spirit—think roosters and vintage island scenes.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • Arguably, the most beautiful version of this trend right now is the love-layers cut.
    — Lucy Binder, Glamour, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The meltwater pouring off Bråsvellbreen like waterfalls, though breathtakingly beautiful, was another sobering reminder of the consequences of global warming.
    — Sarah Kingdom, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Still, the small form factor could make the technology attractive for compact industrial sensors and other devices where space is limited.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026
  • And, even with a question mark in its future, WBD's assets are still attractive to other potential buyers.
    — Lillian Rizzo, CNBC, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • The cabin interiors are built from a lovely blonde wood, which was aesthetically pleasing, if a little creaky at times, while the white linens on the comfortable queen bed were a subtle reminder that this is a luxury accommodation.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
  • McGraw gave a lovely tribute to Parton via social media this week.
    — David Wysong, Cincinnati Enquirer, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • But don’t let the cute style fool you—this look is super practical, too.
    — Kayla Becker, Travel + Leisure, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Continue down Main Street in Catskill to find tons of the cute shops upstate New York is known for, in particular Stay Forever for gifts, Spike’s for records, and Magpie for used books.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • My suite was on the second floor and included a separate living room and a gorgeous sun room with the best views in the house.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This past week saw the release of nearly half an hour of gorgeous gameplay from Grand Theft Auto 6, followed by a number of interviews and features about aspects of the game.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • This is an analog way to get friends together without putting the pressure on yourself to cook an entire meal or set the prettiest tablescape.
    — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 29 Aug. 2026
  • This pretty fixture works hard as a table lamp, candle warmer, and decor piece, offering a smoke-free way to add ambient light and fragrance to your space without the fire hazard.
    — Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Best Amazon End-of-Season Patio Furniture Deals The end-of-season patio furniture deals at Amazon are too good to pass up.
    — Maria Conti, Better Homes & Gardens, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Grichuk put a good swing on a slider while flying out to left field.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of good

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“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-looking. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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