good-looking

/ˌɡʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ (bre, ipa) · /ˌɡʊd ˈlʊkɪŋ/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈgu̇d-ˈlu̇-kiŋ/ (ame, mw)

good-looking — adjective

1. describes a person whose face and body are pleasant to look at

1.形容詞A2
釋義

describes a person whose face and body are pleasant to look at

例句

Hao is a good-looking young man with dark hair and a warm smile.

good-looking before noun describing a person

Amani looked really attractive in her blue silk dress at the dinner party.

linking verb + adjective describing appearance

同義詞
  • handsome

    usually describes men; suggests strong, regular facial features

  • pretty

    usually describes women and children; suggests delicate, pleasant features

  • attractive

    broader term; can describe physical appeal or personal charm

  • gorgeous

    stronger and more informal than good-looking; suggests stunning beauty

反義詞
  • ugly

    direct opposite; can be rude in some contexts

  • plain

    milder opposite; suggests ordinary, not striking appearance

常見錯誤

❌He is good-look
✅He is good-looking.
💡the compound form does not drop the ending.
❌She is very good-look
✅She is very good-looking.
💡the -ing ending is always needed.

2. describes an object such as a car, watch, or piece of furniture that has a desig

2.形容詞B1
釋義

describes an object such as a car, watch, or piece of furniture that has a design people find enjoyable to look at

例句

The new electric car is sleek and good-looking, with smooth curved lines.

good-looking describing a car (object)

João bought a good-looking leather briefcase for his first day at the office.

good-looking before noun describing a product

同義詞
  • elegant

    suggests refined, stylish design rather than simple visual appeal

  • sleek

    specifically suggests smooth, shiny, modern design

  • stylish

    emphasises that the object follows current fashion or design trends

反義詞
  • ugly

    direct opposite for the appearance of objects

3. used when talking about an offer or deal that catches your interest because it p

3.形容詞B2
釋義

used when talking about an offer or deal that catches your interest because it promises good results or a clear benefit

例句

The job offer was good-looking — high salary, good benefits, and flexible hours.

good-looking describing an offer

Reema received a good-looking proposal from a major investment firm last week.

good-looking before noun describing a business proposal

同義詞
  • attractive

    more formal and broader in use; works in both casual and formal contexts

  • promising

    focuses on future potential rather than immediate appeal

  • tempting

    suggests the offer is hard to refuse, with a slightly stronger emotional pull

反義詞

用法筆記

This sense is informal and less common. It typically appears in spoken or casual business contexts rather than formal writing. The subject is usually an offer, deal, contract, or proposal.

常見錯誤

❌This good-looking idea...
✅This promising idea...
💡good-looking is not used for abstract concepts like ideas; use 'promising' or 'attractive' instead.