Fine-looking
adj.joyful, capablewarm
What it means
Attractive, impressive, and pleasing in appearance.
Reach for it when praising an attractive or impressive appearance in a traditional voice
The volunteers built a fine-looking stage from reclaimed timber.
Choose between these
6- everyday
neutral visual approval is enough
not when Attractive lacks the note of quality or dignity.
- everyday
neat stylish presentation is the strength
not when Smart may be read as intelligent outside appearance context.
- warm
solid, well-proportioned attractiveness is intended
not when Handsome carries gendered expectations that fine-looking avoids.
- professional
the subject commands visual attention
not when Striking can be unusual without being beautiful.
- professional
appearance follows good functional design
not when Well-designed is a claim about decisions, not looks alone.
- literary
impressive appearance deserves elevated praise
not when Splendid inflates a modest object's ordinary attractiveness.
Said against
3- shabby
- unattractive
- poor-looking
It naturally appears in
3- fine-looking building
Volunteers restored the fine-looking building beside the station.
- fine-looking team
The new uniforms made a fine-looking team.
- fine-looking piece
The cabinet is a fine-looking piece of practical joinery.