good-looking

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

good-looking — 形容詞

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

1.形容詞A2
釋義

好看的;動人

形容人外型賞心悅目

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.

Hao 是個好看的年輕人,有一頭黑髮和溫暖的笑容。

good-looking before noun describing a person

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

Amani 在晚宴上穿著藍色絲質洋裝,看起來非常動人。

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

美觀的

形容物品外型令人愉悅

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.

那輛新電動車線條流暢、外型美觀,車身曲線平滑優雅。

good-looking describing a car (object)

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

João 買了一個美觀的皮革公事包,準備上班第一天使用。

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

誘人的

形容提議或合約很有吸引力

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.

那份工作機會很誘人——薪水高、福利好、工時又彈性。

good-looking describing an offer

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

Reema 上週收到一家大型投資公司提出的誘人方案。

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.