Good-looking
adj.joyful, capableeveryday
What it means
Pleasing and attractive in outward appearance.
Reach for it when offering appearance-based praise when that is relevant and welcome
The good-looking chair is also sturdy enough for daily use.
Choose between these
6- playful
easy on the eyes
casual light praise fits the relationship
not when The phrase can objectify a person and is unsuitable in professional settings.
- everyday
broad visual appeal should sound neutral
not when Attractive can include personality or usefulness, while good-looking points to appearance.
- warm
aesthetic admiration is deep and openly expressed
not when Beautiful is stronger and can feel too intimate when describing a person.
- warm
strong, well-proportioned appearance suits the subject
not when Handsome is traditionally gendered and may sound formal or old-fashioned.
- professional
tasteful choices in dress or design create the appeal
not when Stylish praises presentation, not inherent looks or physical form.
- literary
distinctive appearance commands attention
not when Striking can be unusual without being conventionally attractive.
Said against
3- unattractive
- plain
- unsightly
It naturally appears in
3- good-looking design
The good-looking design keeps every control easy to distinguish.
- good-looking pair
They make a good-looking pair of chairs, but only one is comfortable.
- good-looking finish
A good-looking finish should not hide weak joints.
Where this comes from
Appearance praise can be unwelcome or objectifying when aimed at a person. Use it only with appropriate context.
- Wiktionary, English adjective sense: physically attractive or visually pleasing opens in a new tab · retrieved 2026-07-26
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