as in handsome
very pleasing to look at
she's a good-looking woman, regardless of her age
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Example Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of good-looking
While guarding this mysterious gorge, these good-looking sharpshooters inevitably fall in love and join forces to contain the marauding creatures.
—
Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 Dec. 2025
Fellow Aiden Coffee Maker → $80 off Fellow makes a good-looking product.
—Abbey Stone, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
Halle Bailey and Regé-Jean Page are gearing up to steam up the screen in a romantic comedy that promises fun twists, turns and some terribly good-looking people.
—Janine Rubenstein, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025
With a good-looking frame and lower-body athleticism, Smith does an outstanding job keeping his feet beneath him to square up defenders, extend his arms and use his grip strength to control his man.
—Dane Brugler, New York Times, 16 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for good-looking
Recent Examples of Synonyms for good-looking
Adjective
-
Her husband, Laurent (Arnaud Binard), has shown up unexpectedly in Rome to find his wife in the arms of handsome Italian film director Giancarlo (Raoul Bova).—
-
Outlander is based on Diana Gabaldon's best-selling book series of the same name about the epic love story between an English World War II nurse who travels back in time to 18th-century Scotland and meets a handsome Highlander.—
Adjective
-
His son is in the beginning, messy, beautiful process of becoming.—
-
There’s also a lot going on in the personal lives of the folks at 51, the biggest being Boden’s wedding, which — despite a glitch with Herrmann’s offer to hold the event at his church — winds up being a beautiful affair.—
Adjective
-
To make sure there’s sufficient demand among bond investors, Treasury yields must remain attractive relative to the competition.—
-
Home to the world’s largest oil reserves, the country is an attractive long-term opportunity for Big Oil, but companies are cautious about investing in the short term due to uncertainty around security and the rule of law.—
Adjective
-
At night, reach for a latte loaded with adaptogens, passionflower and hops (an herbal sleep blend), and magnesium glycinate, ideal for longer, lovelier rest.—
-
Jeannine’s Jeannine’s is a longtime Santa Barbara favorite, and the At the Shore location features a lovely menu and a charming outdoor patio that feels more like a European cafe than a California brunch spot.—
Adjective
-
Ariana Grande made a cute face while taking a pic with Steven Spielberg.—
-
Jump on the trend early with this cute, hands-free Michael Kors crossbody bag.—
Adjective
-
Blue-green foliage and a columnar habit make for a gorgeous specimen in tight spaces.—
-
More than 70 years later, White Christmas still looks gorgeous, positively popping with berry reds, snowy whites, and minty greens.—
Adjective
-
These come in a pretty off-white champagne color, along with a cool purple, chocolate brown, and greige (grayish beige).—
-
Furniture needs to do more than look pretty to earn its keep.—
Adjective
-
In the first half, the defensive activity and competitive spirit were far better against the league’s best team, a night after Miami came up woefully short in both of those areas against the league’s worst team.—
-
Despite being given three power plays in the first, the B’s were not good at all on the man advantage.—
Cite this Entry
“Good-looking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/good-looking. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share